Experienced Intellectual Property Paralegal

Experienced Intellectual Property Paralegal Overview Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. The Intellectual Property (Patent) Paralegal will be responsible for managing client portfolios, including all filings and correspondence for both US, PCT, and foreign prosecution of assigned clients. This entails creating, revising, and filing all prosecution documents in US and PCT applications, corresponding with foreign associates regarding all aspects of foreign prosecution, and timely reporting of official correspondence. The position requires excellent attention to detail, strong organizational and prioritization skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate will be highly adaptable, proactive, and have a high level of analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft products and comfort level with technology are essential. The ability to work independently and in a team is a must. Strong customer service orientation and oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with all tiers of personnel and clients are integral. #LI-Hybrid 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, and 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 expectations set by the firm, including approved non‑billable time Perform additional duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum of three (3) years of experience in US patent prosecution required. Experience in foreign prosecution strongly preferred High school diploma or equivalent required; 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 Compensation Detroit, Madison, Milwaukee, Salt Lake City - $77,500 to $108,500 Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, and San Diego - $85,300 to $119,400 Los Angeles - $89,100 to $124,800 Boston, New York City, and Washington D.C. - $93,000 to $130,200 Foley & Lardner LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with California’s Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr