Patent Prosecution Paralegal — Detail‑Oriented IP Expert

Slater Matsil, LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Slater Matsil, LLP in North Dallas seeks a general IP paralegal with at least three years of patent prosecution experience to support IP counsel. The role includes filing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications, portfolio management, and drafting responses to office actions.

Duties extend to document review, research, deadline monitoring, and providing administrative support to attorneys. Paralegals from other practice areas with longevity will be considered.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask across matters and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail in patent filings and document review.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filing and prosecution of U.S. patent applications.
• Audit and manage patent portfolios to ensure compliance with prosecution processes.
• Draft responses to office actions and provide general administrative support to attorneys.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Job description

Slater Matsil, LLP in North Dallas seeks a general IP paralegal with at least three years of patent prosecution experience to support IP counsel. The role includes filing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications, portfolio management, and drafting responses to office actions.

Duties extend to document review, research, deadline monitoring, and providing administrative support to attorneys. Paralegals from other practice areas with longevity will be considered.