Patent Paralegal Job Description

A patent paralegal is a legal professional that specializes in patent law.

Patent paralegals may, for example, draft patent applications, conduct legal research, and draft responses to requests for information.

A patent paralegal may work as in-house counsel to a company or law firm, or may work as a freelancer, with businesses or law firms providing him with a client roster.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Patent Paralegal to join our team! The ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of patent prosecution, including preparing and filing applications, communicating with clients, and conducting research. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

Patent Paralegal Duties:

• Assist in preparation of patent filings, including reviewing, organizing and formatting documents, creating legal documents, and filing documents
• Perform research regarding patents and inventors
• Support patent attorneys, including conducting telephonic interviews and drafting correspondence
• Establish and maintain schedules, calendars, and deadlines
• Create and maintain files containing documents and other information related to patent-related matters
• Support patent attorneys with other tasks as needed

Patent Paralegal Responsibilities:

• Support patent and trademark attorneys by performing various tasks related to patent preparation and prosecution
• Review and analyze technical drawings and rough drafts of patent applications
• Conduct legal research and prepare patentability reports
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and draft pleadings
• Perform data entry, production, and utilization
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in research, drafting, or intellectual property
• Knowledge and experience preparing patent applications as well as patentability and prior art research
• Knowledge and experience using technical software, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Acrobat
• Excellent work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• At least 2 years of patent paralegal experience. Prior related experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills

At Company Name, we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong team. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, races, religions, nationalities, genders and ages. We’re also committed to supporting veterans and individuals with disabilities.