Patent Paralegal - Des Moines, IA

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance (basic and supplemental

Short- and long-term disability

Parental leave

Parking/transportation pre-tax

401(k) / Roth

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. seeks an experienced Patent Paralegal to join its Intellectual Property group in Des Moines, IA. The role supports patent prosecution activities, prepares filings, and coordinates with clients and associates on matters relating to US and foreign patents.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of patent paralegal experience and familiarity with PTO procedures. The firm offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive compensation package, with salary dependent on

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a patent prosecution paralegal in a law firm or corporation preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or an Associate degree with a paralegal certificate preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills required.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with U.S. Patent & Trademark Office procedures.
• Operate patent-specific tools such as docketing software, patent searching software, and USPTO Patent Center.
• Have strong knowledge of patent prosecution, including US and foreign filings.
• Prepare and file patent application materials and related documents as needed.
• Correspond with clients/associates regarding filings, ongoing prosecution actions, and status updates.
• Perform patent searches and produce relative reports.
• Record assignments, licenses, name changes, and other agreements.
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree and paralegal certificate

Tools

Patent docketing software

Patent searching software

USPTO Patent Center

Job description

Who We Are:

Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Patent Paralegal to join our Intellectual Property group. The successful candidate will have a background in patent law and will offer specialized support to the Patent Department.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Has familiarity with U.S. Patent & Trademark Office procedures.
• Effectively operates patent-specific technology tools such as patent docketing software, patent searching software, and the USPTO’s Patent Center.
• Has strong knowledge of patent prosecution, including US and foreign.
• Prepares and files patent application materials and other related documents as needed.
• Corresponds with clients and/or associates regarding filings, ongoing prosecution actions, status updates, and requirements for active patent matters.
• Performs patent searches and produces relative reports.
• Records assignments, licenses, name changes, and other agreements.
• Performs other job‑related duties and special projects as required.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A minimum of two years’ experience as a patent prosecution paralegal in a law firm or corporation is preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree or an Associate degree and paralegal certificate are preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (both oral and written) are essential.
• A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, is required.

Benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• short‑and-long‑term disability
• employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance)
• paid parental leave
• parenting classes
• pre‑tax parking and transportation options
• financial planning
• Social Security/Medicare planning
• 401(k)/Roth investment options
• firm‑paid profit‑sharing contribution

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.

The compensation offered will be dependent on the candidate’s experience, skills, education, professional background, overall qualifications, and geographic market location.

About Fredrikson:

Fredrikson & Byron is a leading Midwest law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally and globally. With a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet,” our attorneys bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to work with clients and operate as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm’s 425 attorneys serve clients from offices in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Mexico and China. Learn more at fredlaw.com or LinkedIn.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Fredrikson does not discriminate in its recruiting, hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, and any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and/or federal laws.