IP Patent Prosecution Paralegal – Docket & Filings Lead

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP seeks an experienced Paralegal in the Intellectual Property Practice Group to support US and international patent matters. The role involves docket management, preparing filings, and maintaining client reports in a hybrid in-office environment.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of progressive patent prosecution experience, with strong organizational and communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant legal training preferred.
• Minimum ten years of progressive patent prosecution experience.
• Hybrid work arrangement (#LI-Hybrid) may apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file patent applications and related filings with USPTO and PCT under attorney supervision.
• Manage daily dockets and deadlines; coordinate with attorneys, clients, and staff.
• Prepare IDS and manage assignments and name changes domestically and internationally.
• Review USPTO and foreign correspondence in a timely manner.
• Maintain client-specific reports and electronic worksheets.
• Track billable and non-billable time per firm policy.

Skills

Patent prosecution

US & international patent law

Client communication

MS Office

Docket management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Patent docketing software

Job description

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP seeks an experienced Paralegal in the Intellectual Property Practice Group to support US and international patent matters. The role involves docket management, preparing filings, and maintaining client reports in a hybrid in-office environment.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of progressive patent prosecution experience, with strong organizational and communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.