Senior Patent Paralegal Hybrid - Filing, Docket & Invoicing

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP; Reston (VA); 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 oversees filing timelines, time entry, and processing invoices in accordance with client standards and firm procedures.

Two shifts are offered: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with potential flexibility upon business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years patent prosecution experience in a professional services environment, or 9+ years in a law firm environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international patent law and USPTO rules and procedures.
• Strong experience with electronic filing procedures and ability to coordinate with clients and counsel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate U.S. and international patent filings with client teams.
• Monitor docket and deadlines; seek instructions as appropriate.
• Prepare and file USPTO and international office actions and responses.
• Draft correspondence to clients, foreign counsel, and staff.
• Process invoices and assist with client billing per firm standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete matter files and records.

Skills

Patent prosecution

USPTO filing

Microsoft Office

Deadline management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

E-filing systems

IP management software

Microsoft Office

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 oversees filing timelines, time entry, and processing invoices in accordance with client standards and firm procedures.

Two shifts are offered: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with potential flexibility upon business needs.