Intellectual Property; Patent 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 part of Foley means having opportunities and resources to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. We have over 2,300 people who are #Happyat Foley, and we think you will be too.

The Intellectual Property (Patent) Paralegal will be responsible for managing client portfolios, including all filings and correspondence for US, PCT, and foreign prosecution of assigned clients. This includes creating, revising, and filing prosecution documents in US and PCT applications, corresponding with foreign associates regarding foreign prosecution, and timely reporting of official correspondence. 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 adaptable, proactive, and have high-level analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft products and comfort 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 levels of personnel and clients are integral.

• Support various intellectual property attorneys to provide excellent service to clients
• Prepare and file, or instruct on, 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 deadlines for assigned clients
• Timely report official communications to the client and foreign associates
• Consistently achieve 1500 billable hour requirement (including approved non-billable time)
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in international, PCT, and US patent prosecution required
• High school diploma (or equivalent); college degree and/or ABA-approved paralegal certificate 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

Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The actual offered amount will be between the range minimum and midpoint based on factors including education, experience, geographic market, and internal pay equity. Salary ranges by location:

• Detroit, Madison, Milwaukee, Salt Lake City — $75,200 to $105,300
• Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, San Diego — $82,700 to $115,800
• Los Angeles — $86,500 to $121,100
• Boston, New York City, Washington D.C. — $90,200 to $126,400
• San Francisco and Silicon Valley — $94,000 to $131,600

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Foley offers a comprehensive benefits program including Paid Time Off, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement, disability and life insurance, adoption assistance, and backup care for dependents. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. We focus on four primary sectors:
Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing, delivering creative, practical, and effective solutions as trusted business advisors.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Law Practice

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