Senior International Patent Filing Paralegal

IP Attorneys; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Wolf Greenfield, a leading intellectual property law firm, seeks a senior IFD Paralegal (III) to manage foreign patent prosecution deadlines, coordinate with foreign associates, and support cross-functional teams in patent filing workflows.

The role emphasizes independence, training of junior paralegals, and involvement in process improvements while meeting a 1200 billable hour target. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7+) years of foreign patent prosecution experience in a law firm or corporate setting.
• Highly proficient in MS Office as well as computer and database management skills.
• Experience with CPi, IPDAS, and general time entry.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong time management, prioritization, problem-solving, and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional attention to accuracy and detail.
• Able to dedicate additional efforts and increase work hours to successfully accomplish assigned projects/work.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal terminology, rules, regulations, and procedures specific to practice area.
• Ability to adhere to established work schedule, but with flexibility required to respond to workload demands including overtime requests when needed.
• Punctual and reliable and able to meet set deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of matters and other firm business information.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and files Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Applications in accordance with firm procedures.
• Works with foreign associates to file foreign patent and design application in foreign jurisdictions.
• Reviews and reports foreign patent related correspondence from foreign patent offices.
• Prepares documents, reports, and correspondence for assigned clients.
• Manages docket relating to foreign patent prosecution deadlines to ensure timely completion of required actions, including timely reminders and follow up for instructions.
• Maintains the integrity of electronic data relating to clients’ foreign intellectual property in accordance with firm policy and procedure (including for client databases as appropriate).
• Develops and maintains knowledge and understanding of patent office rules and procedures in foreign areas of patent prosecution. Routinely assist with implementation of foreign patent rule changes, including drafting announcements, providing recommendations for practice and template changes, etc.
• Assists department manager(s) with development of documentation of processes and procedures on a regular basis.
• Routinely tests new software, databases and relevant systems related to the foreign filing work.
• Participates regularly in pilot groups and/or product or new project deployments, including foreign patent databases and electronic resources.
• Routinely assists with training of newer paralegals by serving as a resource on procedures, patent office rules and assisting with work product review and/or quality control checks.
• Routinely assists with additional patent prosecution related projects.
• Consistently meets/exceeds the department 1200 billable hour goal and consistently adheres to firm and department procedures.
• Regularly works as part of the team to lead, collaborate, and implement larger scale projects.
• Promotes a positive work environment.

Skills

MS Office

CPi

IPDAS

Time entry

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CPi

IPDAS

Job description

Wolf Greenfield, a leading intellectual property law firm, seeks a senior IFD Paralegal (III) to manage foreign patent prosecution deadlines, coordinate with foreign associates, and support cross-functional teams in patent filing workflows.

The role emphasizes independence, training of junior paralegals, and involvement in process improvements while meeting a 1200 billable hour target. Visa sponsorship is not offered.