Foley & Lardner LLP is a prominent law firm that values unique perspectives and professional growth. The Intellectual Property Paralegal will manage client portfolios, handle filings and correspondence for patent prosecution, and support attorneys in delivering exceptional service to clients.
Responsibilities
- Support various intellectual property attorneys to provide excellent service to our clients
- Prepare and file, or instruct, on all aspects of 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 associated deadlines of assigned clients
- Timely report official communications to the client and foreign associates
- Consistently achieve billable hour expectation set by the firm (including approved non-billable time)
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Skills
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in patent prosecution required
- Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent); college degree and/or a paralegal certificate from a school approved by the ABA is 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
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement
- Disability and Life insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Backup Care for Dependents
Company Overview
- Foley & Lardner LLP stands at the nexus of the Energy & Infrastructure, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing Sectors. It was founded in 1842, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.foley.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Foley & Lardner LLP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 4 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.