Senior Patent Paralegal – US & International Filings

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Job summary

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP seeks a Patent Paralegal III to oversee U.S. and international patent filings, manage deadlines, and draft client communications.

The role supports attorneys across patent prosecution matters, including information disclosure statements, and requires strong regulatory knowledge and client service. The position offers two shifts (9:00–5:30 and 11:00–7:30) with potential scheduling flexibility by manager approval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years patent prosecution experience in professional services.
• Expert knowledge of international and USPTO rules and procedures.
• Strong filing and docket management abilities; ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate U.S. and international patent filings with client teams.
• Review docket to ensure deadlines are met and obtain instructions as needed.
• Prepare USPTO and international filings, responses, and related documents.
• Draft client correspondence and coordinate with foreign counsel.
• Assist with time entry, invoicing, and client reporting.
• Maintain files and ensure knowledge up-to-date on USPTO rules.

Skills

Patent prosecution

International patent law

USPTO filings

Office software

Research tools

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Overtime readiness

Hybrid/onsite adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

IP management software

Job description

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP seeks a Patent Paralegal III to oversee U.S. and international patent filings, manage deadlines, and draft client communications.

The role supports attorneys across patent prosecution matters, including information disclosure statements, and requires strong regulatory knowledge and client service. The position offers two shifts (9:00–5:30 and 11:00–7:30) with potential scheduling flexibility by manager approval.