Senior Patent Prosecution Paralegal

Fish & Richardson P.C.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement and profit sharing

Job summary

Fish & Richardson P.C. in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Patent Paralegal with 5+ years US prosecution experience to join the Practice Systems Department. You will prepare, file, and manage patent prosecution documents and keep tight docket controls.

The role emphasizes billing, collaboration, and in-office training sessions at least three days a month, with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support.
• 5+ years' experience as a Patent Paralegal with U.S. prosecution knowledge.
• U.S. prosecution experience required; Foreign experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to meet the firm’s billing requirement of 1300 hours per year.
• Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment.
• Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (i.e., assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in the office as needed for training and collaboration, for a minimum of 3 days per month.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including requests for client instructions; assignments; information disclosure statements; and responses to office actions.
• Maintain and manage a prosecution docket and follow up on items to ensure due dates and deadlines are met.
• Account for all hours worked on a daily basis by entering time into the firm’s timekeeping system to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certificate (ABA recognized)

Job description

Fish & Richardson P.C. in Minneapolis, MN seeks a Patent Paralegal with 5+ years US prosecution experience to join the Practice Systems Department. You will prepare, file, and manage patent prosecution documents and keep tight docket controls.

The role emphasizes billing, collaboration, and in-office training sessions at least three days a month, with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.