Patent Paralegal

Position Overview

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LHH is assisting a Dallas law firm in hiring a Patent Prosecution Docketing Paralegal. The role requires strong accuracy, time management, and the ability to work within a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment. The paralegal will interact regularly with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and docketing leadership.

• People‑first environment where employees support one another
• Open‑door policy and open communication across attorneys, paralegals, and leadership
• No drama, no gossip, no backstabbing — negative or toxic behaviors are addressed immediately
• Intense, fast‑paced, and high‑volume work
  , balanced by a collaborative team that steps in to help when needed
• Strong history of tenure
  ; employees tend to remain for long periods
• Expectations for new hires to adapt to the culture
  , not come in attempting to change established norms

• Compensation & Bonus Structure
• No formal billable hour requirement
• Only one or two clients require limited timekeeping
• Discretionary bonuses based on individual performance; historically well‑received by employees
• Full benefits package to be provided by the client

• 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.

• 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)
• Strong preference for candidates with stable work histories and long‑term tenure
• Must have solid foundational paralegal and/or docketing experience in patent prosecution
• Firm values candidates who demonstrate loyalty, commitment, and consistency in their career path

• Work hours options: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Overtime available but generally limited
• Remote work is common; paralegals are located across Houston, San Antonio, and Austin
• Strong communication is expected regardless of location

If you meet the requirements, please apply or contact me directly at

Associate

Full‑time

Legal

Legal Services

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance