Senior Patent Paralegal - Hybrid, Filings & Docketing

Finnegan; Dallas (TX); Ibrido; USD 85.000 - 104.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid schedule

Competitive benefits

Career development

Descrizione del lavoro

Finnegan is seeking a Patent Paralegal III in Dallas to apply extensive knowledge of U.S. and international patent law, manage deadlines, draft correspondence, and drive filings. The role includes time-entry, invoicing, and ensuring client standards are met with efficiency.

You will coordinate with attorneys, clients, and international counsels, maintain thorough matter files, and stay current on USPTO and global practice. Hybrid/onsite schedule offered.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of patent prosecution experience in a professional services environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international patent law, rules, and procedures.
• Strong experience with USPTO filing procedures and related forms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse teams.

Mansioni

• Coordinates U.S. and international patent filings with client teams.
• Monitors deadlines, drafts client correspondence, and prepares filings.
• Prepares USPTO and national/foreign filings and office actions responses.
• Processes invoices and monitors time entry in client systems.
• Maintains client reports and contributes to knowledge management.
• Ensures compliance with client-specific procedures and firm policies.
• Supports attorneys and may mentor junior staff.

Conoscenze

Patent law knowledge

Deadline management

Billing processes

Research skills

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

Finnegan is seeking a Patent Paralegal III in Dallas to apply extensive knowledge of U.S. and international patent law, manage deadlines, draft correspondence, and drive filings. The role includes time-entry, invoicing, and ensuring client standards are met with efficiency.

You will coordinate with attorneys, clients, and international counsels, maintain thorough matter files, and stay current on USPTO and global practice. Hybrid/onsite schedule offered.