Senior Patent Paralegal II - Prosecution & Filings

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/onsite work schedule

Medical and other benefits

Job summary

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP seeks a Patent Paralegal II to support the IP Operations team with filing preparation, deadlines management, and draft correspondence for patent applications. Two shift options are available: 9:00–5:30 or 11:00–7:30, with possible schedule flexibility for the later shift.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or 5 years patent experience in a law firm) and strong USPTO knowledge; hybrid/onsite work across US offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of three years of patent prosecution experience in a professional services or law firm environment; OR five years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm environment.
• Knowledge of USPTO rules, procedures, and requirements.
• Ability to navigate USPTO website and search tools for patent and trademark information.
• Experience with Electronic Filing USPTO procedures.
• Knowledge of patent prosecution concepts and application to assignments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn firm systems.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares responses to USPTO notices and office actions and manages filing fees.
• Reviews files and prepares IDS for US and international patent applications.
• Prepares shell amendments for responses to office actions.
• Performs database input and maintenance.
• Calculates Patent Term Adjustments.
• Prepares USPTO forms for electronic filing and ensures correct fees are paid.
• Creates and maintains Notice of Allowance checklists.
• Submits Certificates of Corrections and Priority Document requests.
• Researches and locates files as requested by staff and attorneys.
• Accurately reconciles and processes invoices and other financial documents.
• Mentors and trains Patent Paralegal Is and other staff.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Strong communication

Attention to deadlines

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent patent prosecution experience

Tools

Electronic Filing USPTO

Patent search tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams/Zoom

Job description

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP seeks a Patent Paralegal II to support the IP Operations team with filing preparation, deadlines management, and draft correspondence for patent applications. Two shift options are available: 9:00–5:30 or 11:00–7:30, with possible schedule flexibility for the later shift.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or 5 years patent experience in a law firm) and strong USPTO knowledge; hybrid/onsite work across US offices.