Remote IP Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Trend Personnel Pty Ltd; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trend Personnel Pty Ltd seeks an experienced patent prosecution paralegal to support its IP practice. The role is remote-eligible for Texas residents, with an option to work from the North Dallas office for those who prefer on-site.

Three to five years of in-office paralegal experience is desired, and comprehensive patent-prosecution training will be provided. The ideal candidate will handle patent filing support, deadlines, document management, and collaboration with attorneys.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of in-office law firm paralegal experience
• Current residence in Texas
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented approach
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong general technical aptitude and ability to learn new legal systems and procedures
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Prior intellectual property or patent-prosecution experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and electronic filing of U.S. patent applications
• Support attorneys throughout the patent-prosecution process
• Review and organize patent applications and related supporting documents
• Audit and manage patent portfolios to help ensure compliance with prosecution requirements
• Monitor filing dates, response dates, and other critical deadlines
• Assist attorneys with preparing responses to USPTO Office Actions
• Conduct legal, factual, and procedural research as assigned
• Assist with internal document review and analysis
• Maintain accurate electronic matter files and supporting documentation
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and status updates
• Communicate and collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and other firm personnel
• Provide general administrative and practice support to attorneys
• Perform additional intellectual property and patent-prosecution duties as training progresses

Skills

Paralegal experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Trend Personnel Pty Ltd seeks an experienced patent prosecution paralegal to support its IP practice. The role is remote-eligible for Texas residents, with an option to work from the North Dallas office for those who prefer on-site.

Three to five years of in-office paralegal experience is desired, and comprehensive patent-prosecution training will be provided. The ideal candidate will handle patent filing support, deadlines, document management, and collaboration with attorneys.