Patent Paralegal

1 month ago

Houston, United States Fish & Richardson Full time

Fish & Richardson, the premier global intellectual property law firm, is trusted by the world’s most innovative and influential companies. Fish was established in 1878, and now has more than 400 attorneys and technology specialists in the , Europe, and China. Our success is rooted in our creative and inclusive culture, which values the diversity of people, experiences, and perspectives. Join Fish’s team in our fast-paced Practice Systems Department as a Patent Paralegal .

How Will You Make a Difference?

Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including, but not limited to, 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 in order to achieve the billable goal as established by practice management.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA (American Bar Association) recognized program or equivalent experience in legal support. Minimum 6 months experience as a Patent Paralegal with and/or foreign prosecution knowledge, or equivalent legal support experience. Preparation and filing of information disclosure statements and formal documents experience (, assignments, declarations, office action shells, etc.) is preferred. Willingness to assist other team members when needed and ability to work well within a team-oriented environment. 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.

Why Fish?

When you join our team, we offer:

Competitive pay and discretionary bonus opportunities along with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up child care, as well as health and wellness initiatives A positive culture awarded an Outstanding Workplace 2023 designation by People Insight based on our high levels of employee engagement Our salary range for this position in Washington, is $ - $ per hour, depending on experience

Our Commitment to Diversity

As a firm that serves the world’s greatest visionaries, we know that creativity and innovation are the result of seeing the world from multiple different perspectives. Having a diverse team enhances the quality of legal services we provide to our clients, sustains our standing as a premier IP law firm, and strengthens the fabric of our firm. 

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