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Intellectual Property Paralegal

Jobot, Dallas, TX, United States


Midlevel to Senior | Patent & Trademark Focus

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year

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. The 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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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