Our client, a growing Dallas area law firm, is looking to hire an experienced Patent Prosecution Paralegal to join their team on a fully remote basis. The Paralegal performs a variety of often complex and demanding paralegal duties to assist attorneys and clients. The Paralegal will also maintain positive contact with supervisors and co-workers and observe confidentiality of client matters, as well as organize and maintain hard and electronic copies of documents.Responsibilities1. Follows the ethical requirements as set forth by the Texas Bar Association Rules of Professional Conduct, USPTO Rules of Professional Conduct, and comply with all requirements of the firm’s professional liability insurer2. Prepares, proofreads, and edits draft patent documents3. Finalizes patent documents for signature and electronic filing; handles electronic filing4. Handles third party requests for formal drawings, foreign licensing (as applicable), and certified copies from the USPTO5. Responsible for client communications, including reporting and follow-up communications6. Audits and manages patent portfolios to ensure patent applications are in compliance through the patent prosecution process7. Conducts research related to and drafts responses to office actions8. Monitors client dockets and apprises attorney regarding upcoming deadlines; works closely with docketing department to ensure dockets are current and accurate9. Prepares IDS and other documents related to patent prosecution10. Other duties as required to accomplish the patent prosecution process11. Maintains regular attendance and punctuality12. Work may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hoursRequirements1. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and to complete them under time constraints2. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 80% of the work time when evaluating legal matters3. Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors4. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact5. Ability to withstand a high level of mental effort and strain while organizing and maintaining multiple or complex tasks6. Ability to operate office equipment, including computer (for extended periods)7. Ability to establish and maintain docketing systems; utilizes computer and manual master calendar system8. Ability to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.9. Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience10. Three or more years’ of solid patent prosecution experience is required
