Patent Paralegal

Trendhr; Texas; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Health savings account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Remote or North Dallas office-based

Job summary

Trend Personnel Services is confidentially seeking an experienced paralegal to support a patent prosecution practice for a respected IP law firm. The role is remote eligible for Texas residents, with in-office options at the North Dallas office.

Candidates should have three to five years of paralegal experience in a law firm and are eligible for comprehensive patent-prosecution training. Prior IP experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of in-office law firm paralegal experience.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and electronic filing of US patent applications.
• Support attorneys through the patent-prosecution process.
• Review and organize patent applications and related documents.
• Audit and manage patent portfolios for prosecution compliance.
• Monitor filing and response dates and other deadlines.
• Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions.
• Conduct legal, factual, and procedural research as assigned.
• Assist with internal document review and analysis.
• Maintain electronic matter files and supporting documentation.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and status updates.
• Communicate with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and staff.
• Provide general administrative and practice support to attorneys.
• Perform additional IP and patent-prosecution duties as training progresses.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team-oriented

Independent yet collaborative

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: Remote or In-Office

Required Experience: 3-5 Years of Law Firm Paralegal Experience

Compensation: Based on experience

Search Type: Confidential Law Firm Opportunity

Position Overview

A respected intellectual property law firm is seeking an experienced paralegal to support its patent prosecution practice. The position is remote eligible for qualified candidates residing anywhere in Texas. Candidates who prefer to work in-office may do so from the firm’s North Dallas office.

The firm is seeking someone with three to five years of paralegal experience in a law firm environment. This experience does not need to be in intellectual property or patent prosecution. The firm is willing to provide comprehensive patent-prosecution training to the right candidate.

Prior experience working in a physical law firm office is required. The successful candidate should understand the professional standards, attorney-support expectations, deadlines, and collaborative workflow of a law firm and be prepared to apply that experience successfully in either a remote or office-based environment.

Required Qualifications

• Current residence in Texas
• Three to five years of in-office law firm paralegal experience
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently while remaining accessible and collaborative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong general technical aptitude and ability to learn new legal systems and procedures
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion

** Prior intellectual property or patent-prosecution experience is preferred, but not required.

Key Responsibilities

Following training, the paralegal will assist attorneys with patent-prosecution and general practice-support responsibilities, including:

• Assist with the preparation and electronic filing of U.S. patent applications
• Support attorneys throughout the patent-prosecution process
• Review and organize patent applications and related supporting documents
• Audit and manage patent portfolios to help ensure compliance with prosecution requirements
• Monitor filing dates, response dates, and other critical deadlines
• Assist attorneys with preparing responses to USPTO Office Actions
• Conduct legal, factual, and procedural research as assigned
• Assist with internal document review and analysis
• Maintain accurate electronic matter files and supporting documentation
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and status updates
• Communicate and collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and other firm personnel
• Provide general administrative and practice support to attorneys
• Perform additional intellectual property and patent-prosecution duties as training progresses

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior intellectual property or patent-prosecution exposure
• Experience with patent docketing or legal document-management systems
• Formal technical training or demonstrated aptitude for technical subject matter
• Experience transitioning successfully between different legal practice areas
• Demonstrated professional stability and interest in a long-term position

Work Arrangement

Qualified candidates may work remotely from anywhere within Texas or from the firm’s North Dallas office.

Remote employees must maintain a professional workspace, remain available and responsive during established business hours, and collaborate consistently with attorneys and other team members.

Regardless of the arrangement selected, prior experience working in an in-office law firm environment is required. This requirement relates to the candidate’s professional background—not where the candidate must perform this position. The firm is seeking someone who already understands law firm workflows, attorney-support expectations, confidentiality requirements, deadlines, and professional standards.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Choice of a remote or North Dallas office-based work arrangement
• Training and career development in a specialized intellectual property practice

Confidential Application Process

This confidential search is being conducted by Trend Personnel Services. The client’s identity and additional information will be shared with qualified candidates at the appropriate stage of the recruiting process.

Candidate information will not be submitted to the client without prior discussion and authorization. Paralegals with three to five years of law firm experience are encouraged to apply even if they have not previously worked in intellectual property or patent prosecution.

Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.