Paralegal - Patent Prosecution - 72532

R.L. Barclay & Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC seeks a general Intellectual Property paralegal in Dallas, TX to support IP counsel. The role requires at least three years of paralegal experience, with IP background preferred (firm will train for IP/patent prosecution).

Responsibilities include filing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications, managing portfolios, reviewing documents, researching, and monitoring deadlines. Full-time position with standard M-F schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years paralegal experience is required.
• IP experience preferred; firm will train someone on IP and patent prosecution.
• The ideal candidate must be based in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing and prosecution of U.S. patent applications.
• Audit and manage IP portfolios to ensure patent applications comply with the patent prosecution process.
• Assist with internal review and analyzation of documents, conduct research, and monitor deadlines.
• Draft responses to office actions and provide general administrative support to attorneys.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Microsoft Office

Technical proficiency

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

Our client, a growing law firm with offices in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a general Intellectual Property paralegal to support IP counsel with at least three years' of paralegal experience. Paralegals with proven longevity in other areas of practice will be considered.

Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with the filing and prosecution of U. S. patent applications, audit and manage portfolios to ensure patent applications comply with the patent prosecution process, assist with internal review and analyzation of documents, conduct research, monitor deadlines, draft responses to office actions, and provide general administrative support to attorneys.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to multi-task

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills; team player

• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe)

• Strong technical skills required; formal technical training is a plus

REQUIREMENTS

• Three years paralegal experience is required. Intellectual Property experience preferred but the firm will train someone on IP and patent prosecution

• Long-term paralegal experience/tenure within a law firm setting

• The ideal candidate must be based in Texas

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Job Type:

• Full-time (40 hours per week)

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Location:

• Texas (Required)

Please reference job ID #72532