Patent Paralegal (IDS/Prosecution) – Detail-Driven

Fish & Richardson P.C.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical and dental coverage

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement and profit sharing

Job summary

Fish & Richardson P.C. is seeking a Patent Paralegal to support information disclosure statements, formalities, and office actions. You will manage a prosecution docket, ensure due dates are met, and log hours toward the firm’s billable targets.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or ABA-paralegal certificate with at least 6 months of patent prosecution experience and a collaborative, detail‑oriented approach. In-office collaboration is expected at least three days monthly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. and/or foreign prosecution knowledge, or equivalent legal support experience, is preferred.
• Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
• Ability to meet the firm's billing requirement of 1300 hours per year.
• Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to information disclosure statements, formalities, and responses to office actions.
• Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met.
• Account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm's timekeeping system in order to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Prosecution knowledge

Timekeeping

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Timekeeping system

Job description

Fish & Richardson P.C. is seeking a Patent Paralegal to support information disclosure statements, formalities, and office actions. You will manage a prosecution docket, ensure due dates are met, and log hours toward the firm’s billable targets.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or ABA-paralegal certificate with at least 6 months of patent prosecution experience and a collaborative, detail‑oriented approach. In-office collaboration is expected at least three days monthly.