Patent Prosecution Paralegal

A respected national law firm is seeking a Patent Paralegal to join its Intellectual Property team in Denver, Minneapolis, or Salt Lake City. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys and clients on domestic and international patent prosecution matters while managing complex patent portfolios in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a patent paralegal who enjoys docket management, portfolio administration, client interaction, and supporting sophisticated intellectual property practices. Key ResponsibilitiesManage and maintain U.S. and foreign patent prosecution dockets and monitor critical deadlines.Coordinate patent prosecution workflows to ensure timely completion of filings and client deliverables.Draft patent prosecution correspondence and communications for attorney review.Assist with preparation and filing of patent applications, responses, formalities documents, appeals, and post-allowance submissions before the USPTO.Communicate with clients regarding routine patent prosecution matters and portfolio updates.Coordinate with foreign associates and local counsel on international patent matters.Maintain patent files and portfolio records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with filing requirements.Create and manage Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) databases and related tracking systems.Monitor application status through USPTO systems and retrieve prosecution documents as needed.Conduct country-specific filing and procedural research for international patent matters.Support patent due diligence and portfolio review projects.Assist with workflow coordination, work allocation, and status reporting across client portfolios. 2+ years of patent prosecution paralegal experience.Experience managing patent dockets and USPTO filings.Strong organizational, communication, and deadline-management skills.Familiarity with patent docketing systems; Foundation IP experience is a plus.Benefits & PerksComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) with employer contribution.Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.Life and disability insurance.Performance-based bonus opportunities.Additional support programs, including flexible spending accounts, adoption assistance, and backup care benefits. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.