Patent Paralegal

Patent Paralegal

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• Good faith base annual salary range: $80,000 - $130,000.
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k), disability, life insurance, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

Hybrid schedule:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in-office; optional remote Mondays and Fridays.

• Accurately complete work assigned by multiple attorneys.
• Assist with the preparation of provisional, non‑provisional, and design patent applications, and file such applications in the US Patent and Trademark Office and WIPO; maintain proficiency with USPTO Patent Center.
• Prepare and file responses to Office Actions, assignments, and other documents with the USPTO.
• Prepare documentation for filing patent applications in other countries.
• Work with attorneys to ensure all due dates are met in advance.
• Assist attorneys and clients in managing patent portfolios and matters.
• Establish and maintain electronic files according to firm policies, using the firm’s record protocol procedures and document management system.
• Comply with and understand firm operations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned; proactively balance multiple work demands, take personal responsibility for quality and timeliness, and maintain client and firm confidentiality.

• A high school diploma or equivalent; 4‑year college degree preferred.
• Five years of patent prosecution experience.
• In‑depth understanding and advanced proficiency of task‑specific patent prosecution concepts, procedures, and best practices.
• Knowledge of trademark filing procedures in the USPTO is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written communication, analytical, planning, and proofreading skills.
• Detail‑oriented, efficient, and reliable.
• Maintains a "can do" attitude, patience, and a positive team‑player mentality.
• Ability to work independently, with a team, and in a demanding, fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple projects and shift priorities simultaneously.
• Works effectively with various types of clients.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), iManage, and Adobe.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

We care about your professional and personal growth, offer training and development opportunities, and foster an inclusive, diverse environment where every employee's contribution matters.

TKD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace equal employment opportunity and inclusiveness. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, status as a veteran or active military service member, and pregnancy and lactation accommodations, in our employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, and promoting.

TKD will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at TKD via mail, email, fax, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of TKD. TKD will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

TKD is an entrepreneurial, growing, highly supportive full‑service firm located in the heart of New York City. We focus on serving middle‑market and larger business clients and offer specialized services in intellectual property, among other areas. Recognized by Crain’s NY Business, the National Law Journal, Chambers USA, and other organizations for excellence and workplace culture.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Legal

• Law Practice