Patent Paralegal (Foreign Prosecution)

About the role

Fish & Richardson is seeking a Patent Paralegal (Foreign Prosecution) to join our Practice Systems Department. This role involves managing all phases of foreign patent prosecution, maintaining dockets, and meeting billing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, obtain, and file documents related to all phases of patent prosecution, including but not limited to: requests for client instructions, assignments, 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.

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 foreign prosecution knowledge.
• Foreign prosecution experience is required; U.S. 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Award-winning retirement and profit sharing plans with employer contribution
• Back-up child care
• Health and wellness initiatives

Pay

• San Diego: $38.46 – $60.44 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), equivalent to $70,000 – $110,000 annually
• Chicago and Minneapolis: $33.33 – $52.31 per hour (based on a 37.5-hour workweek), equivalent to $65,000 – $102,000 annually
• Silicon Valley: $41.21 – $64.29 per hour (based on a 35-hour workweek), equivalent to $75,000 – $117,000 annually

Final compensation will be based on education, experience, skills, professional background, overall qualifications, and location.

Schedule

Minimum of 3 days per month in the office as needed for training and collaboration.