Intellectual Property Paralegal

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too. #LI-Hybrid

The Intellectual Property (Patent) Paralegal will be responsible for managing client portfolios, including all filings and correspondence for both US, PCT, and foreign prosecution of assigned clients. This entails creating, revising, and filing of all prosecution documents in US and PCT applications, corresponding with foreign associates regarding all aspects of foreign prosecution, and timely reporting of official correspondence concerning the same. The position requires excellent attention to detail, strong organizational and prioritization skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be highly adaptable, proactive, and have a high level of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft products and comfort level with technology are essential. The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is a must. Strong customer service orientation and oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with all tiers of personnel and clients are integral.

Responsibilities

Support various intellectual property attorneys to provide excellent service to our clients

Prepare and file, or instruct, on all aspects of US, PCT, and foreign prosecution

Draft formality documents, attend to document legalization (where necessary), comply with priority document requirements

Review and maintain a docket of associated deadlines of assigned clients

Timely report official communications to the client and foreign associates

Consistently achieve billable hour expectation set by the firm (including approved non-billable time)

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in international, PCT, and US patent prosecution required

Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent); college degree and/or a paralegal certificate from a school approved by the ABA is preferred

If residing in California must meet requirements to be a Paralegal as defined by the State of California

Thorough knowledge of patent procedural requirements of USPTO practices required

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The figures below represent the full compensation range of this position. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on the following factors: education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity at Foley. We are accepting ongoing applications. Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with California’s Fair Chance Act.

-Detroit, Madison, Milwaukee, Salt Lake City - $77,500 to $108,500

-Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, and San Diego - $85,300 to $119,400-Los Angeles - $89,100 to $124,800

-Boston, New York City, and Washington D.C. - $93,000 to $130,200

-Silicon Valley - $96,900 to $135,600