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Intellectual Property Paralegal

Jobot, Dallas, TX, United States


Midlevel to Senior | Patent & Trademark Focus This Jobot Job is hosted by: Eric Hills Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year A bit about us: We are working with a highly regarded, technology‑driven intellectual property law firm seeking to add an experienced IP Paralegal to support a sophisticated patent and trademark practice. This firm works closely with inventors, engineers, and in‑house legal teams across a wide range of industries and maintains a strong domestic and international IP portfolio. This role is ideal for a paralegal who is deeply comfortable in patent prosecution and trademark work and enjoys being a true extension of the attorney team rather than a task‑only resource. Why join us? Do you want to work with some of the nation’s best Clients AND enjoy time at home with family? We do too! Meaningful Work! Best in Class Firm! Competitive Compensation Package! Complete Benefits Package! Flexible Work Schedules! Accelerated Career Growth! Fun Company Activities! Many More! Job Details Supporting patent prosecution matters from filing through issuance, including preparation, review, and submission of USPTO and foreign filings Managing and maintaining patent and trademark dockets with a high degree of accuracy Monitoring deadlines, office actions, and correspondence and proactively flagging issues for attorneys Preparing and filing patent and trademark applications, amendments, IDSs, assignments, and related documentation Coordinating with foreign associates on international patent and trademark matters Assisting with portfolio management for domestic and global clients Communicating directly with attorneys, patent agents, inventors, and clients Maintaining organized, audit‑ready IP records and databases Supporting occasional licensing, enforcement, or litigation‑adjacent IP matters as needed What They’re Looking For 4+ years of intellectual property paralegal experience in a law firm or sophisticated corporate IP environment Strong background in patent prosecution; trademark experience strongly preferred Hands‑on experience working with USPTO filings, deadlines, and procedures Comfort managing high‑volume, high‑complexity dockets with minimal supervision Experience coordinating international filings and foreign counsel Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational instincts Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast‑moving IP practice Nice to Have Patent prosecution docketing experience Prior work supporting engineers or technology‑driven clients Exposure to portfolio strategy or lifecycle management Experience with patent and trademark databases and IP management systems Why This Role Work in a true IP boutique environment with attorneys and professionals who live in this space High‑level, substantive IP work rather than administrative overflow Direct access to attorneys and meaningful involvement in matters Stable, long‑term role with room to grow as the practice expands Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience Interested in hearing more? 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