Senior Patent Paralegal – Global Filings & Strategy

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP is seeking a Patent Paralegal III to support U.S. and international patent filings, manage deadlines, and draft related correspondence. The role includes monitoring deadlines, time entry, and processing invoices in line with client standards.

Two shift options are available: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with potential schedule flexibility for the late shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; 8+ years patent prosecution experience in professional services or 9+ years in a law firm.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international patent law rules and procedures.
• Experience navigating USPTO and international patent office websites; ability to escalate clarifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates U.S. and international patent filing procedures with client teams.
• Reviews docket to ensure deadlines are met and seeks instructions as needed.
• Prepares formalities for USPTO and international filings and related documents.
• Drafts correspondence to clients, foreign counsel, and others.
• Manages time entry and processes invoices in line with client standards; maintains data tracking and generates reports.
• Attends patent prosecution trainings and participates in cross-training as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Self-starter

Customer service

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams/Zoom

Case management systems

Research tools

Job description

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP is seeking a Patent Paralegal III to support U.S. and international patent filings, manage deadlines, and draft related correspondence. The role includes monitoring deadlines, time entry, and processing invoices in line with client standards.

Two shift options are available: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with potential schedule flexibility for the late shift.