LHH ยท 14 hours ago
Patent Paralegal
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $87K/yr
5+ years expLHH is assisting a Dallas law firm in seeking a Patent Prosecution Docketing Paralegal. This role involves performing detailed and complex docketing tasks related to the patent prosecution process while collaborating with attorneys and clients in a fast-paced environment.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Jamie Stone
Responsibilities
Follow applicable ethical rules (Texas Bar, USPTO) and firm professional liability requirements
Maintain the IP docketing database; review and extract key data from incoming correspondence
Track and calculate patent prosecution deadlines based on PTO rules and client-specific requirements
Verify, process, and docket filings and other prosecution activity
Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to ensure dockets are accurate, complete, and up to date
Coordinate daily docketing tasks with team members to ensure full coverage
Support overall patent prosecution docketing workflow and assist with related tasks
Maintain punctual and reliable attendance
Work occasional overtime when necessary to meet workload demands
Qualification
Required
Strong organizational abilities and experience managing multiple deadlines
High degree of accuracy and close attention to detail
Ability to calculate deadlines precisely
Skilled in proofreading for grammar, context, and accuracy
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Professional interpersonal communication
Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment
Proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and docketing systems
Ability to maintain and manage complex docketing systems over time
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of five years of patent prosecution experience (specifically docketing or paralegal work)
Must have solid foundational paralegal and/or docketing experience in patent prosecution
Preferred
Strong preference for candidates with stable work histories and long-term tenure
Firm values candidates who demonstrate loyalty, commitment, and consistency in their career path
Benefits
Bonus eligible
Discretionary
Based on individual performance
Historically well-received by employees
Full benefits package to be provided by the client
Company
LHH
At LHH, we believe work should be meaningful, fulfilling, and connected.
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Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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