Senior Patent Paralegal – Prosecution & Docket Expert

Fish & Richardson P.C.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Family-friendly atmosphere with back‑u

Health and wellness initiatives

Vault ranking recognition

Job summary

Fish & Richardson P.C. in Minneapolis seeks a Patent Paralegal to support all phases of patent prosecution, manage a robust docket, and ensure timely filing and accurate time tracking. The role emphasizes precision and collaboration in a fast-paced IP practice.

The candidate should have 5+ years of patent paralegal experience with U.S. prosecution knowledge, a bachelor's degree or ABA-paralegal certificate, and a strong ability to work well within a team while meeting demanding deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. prosecution knowledge.
• U.S. prosecution experience is required; foreign experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to meet the firm’s billing requirement of 1300 hours per year.
• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from ABA-recognized program.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to patent prosecution.
• Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on due dates.
• Enter time into the firm’s timekeeping system to meet billable goals.

Skills

US prosecution knowledge

Paralegal experience

Billing 1300 hours/year

Team player

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Office presence 3 days/month

Education

Bachelor’s degree or ABA Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Fish & Richardson P.C. in Minneapolis seeks a Patent Paralegal to support all phases of patent prosecution, manage a robust docket, and ensure timely filing and accurate time tracking. The role emphasizes precision and collaboration in a fast-paced IP practice.

The candidate should have 5+ years of patent paralegal experience with U.S. prosecution knowledge, a bachelor's degree or ABA-paralegal certificate, and a strong ability to work well within a team while meeting demanding deadlines.