Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Opportunities (2024); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fish & Richardson, the premier global IP law firm, seeks a Patent Paralegal to join our Practice Systems Department in Chicago. You will prepare, obtain, and file patent prosecution documents and manage the prosecution docket.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or ABA‑recognized Paralegal Certificate and 5+ years of U.S. patent prosecution experience, with strong organization and interpersonal skills; in-office presence at least three days per month.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or ABA‑recognized Paralegal Certificate.
• 5+ years' experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. prosecution knowledge.
• U.S. prosecution experience required; foreign experience a plus.
• Able to meet billing requirement of 1300 hours per year.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work in the office at least 3 days per month.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, obtain, and file patent prosecution documents.
• Maintain a prosecution docket and track due dates.
• Enter time in the firm’s timekeeping system to meet billable goals.

Skills

Patent Prosecution

U.S. Prosecution Knowledge

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Team Player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Fish & Richardson, the premier global IP law firm, seeks a Patent Paralegal to join our Practice Systems Department in Chicago. You will prepare, obtain, and file patent prosecution documents and manage the prosecution docket.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or ABA‑recognized Paralegal Certificate and 5+ years of U.S. patent prosecution experience, with strong organization and interpersonal skills; in-office presence at least three days per month.