Patent Prosecution Paralegal — Detail‑Oriented & Collaborative

Fish & Richardson P.C.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Medical and dental coverage

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement with employer contribution

Child care support

Job summary

Fish & Richardson P.C. is seeking a Patent Paralegal for our Practice Systems Department in San Diego. You will support all phases of patent prosecution, maintain dockets, and ensure timely filings and responses.

The role requires a professional with U.S. prosecution experience and a strong eye for detail in a fast-paced firm environment. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree or ABA-paralegal certificate and have at least five years of related experience, with the ability to work in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or ABA-paralegal certificate or equivalent experience in legal support.
• At least 5 years experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. prosecution knowledge.
• Ability to meet the firm’s billing target of 1300 hours per year.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including, but not limited to, requests for client instructions; assignments; information disclosure statements; 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 to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

Skills

U.S. patent prosecution knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate (ABA recognized)

Tools

Timekeeping system

Job description

Fish & Richardson P.C. is seeking a Patent Paralegal for our Practice Systems Department in San Diego. You will support all phases of patent prosecution, maintain dockets, and ensure timely filings and responses.

The role requires a professional with U.S. prosecution experience and a strong eye for detail in a fast-paced firm environment. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree or ABA-paralegal certificate and have at least five years of related experience, with the ability to work in the