Patent Paralegal I - IP Support & Filings

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Hybrid/onsite schedule

Job summary

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Patent Paralegal I to assist attorneys and staff with basic legal document prep, proofreading, research, and admin tasks. Two shift options exist: 9:00–5:30 or 11:00–7:30, with possible flexibility for the later shift.

The role includes docket support, client billing, calendar management, file organization, and cross-training across IP secretarial areas. Hybrid/onsite work schedule in DC is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Office apps; comfortable with researching on the Internet.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Flexible, able to handle changing tasks and priorities efficiently.
• Willingness to learn and take on expanded duties over time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of court filings and pleadings; manage organization of documents.
• Edit, proofread, and redline documents for accuracy and formatting.
• Prepare client bills and coordinate expense reimbursements and payments.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, videoconferences, and conference room logistics.
• Open new client matters and maintain attorney calendars and contacts.
• Input and review attorney time entries and print reports.
• Support communication with clients and organization of files per policy.

Skills

MS Outlook

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Attention to detail

Organization & multitasking

Written & verbal communication

Flexibility / adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred

Job description

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Patent Paralegal I to assist attorneys and staff with basic legal document prep, proofreading, research, and admin tasks. Two shift options exist: 9:00–5:30 or 11:00–7:30, with possible flexibility for the later shift.

The role includes docket support, client billing, calendar management, file organization, and cross-training across IP secretarial areas. Hybrid/onsite work schedule in DC is required.