Patent Paralegal

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

and values diversity at our firm. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


Patent Paralegal (Denver Office) - Intellectual Property Department

Join the team at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, a nationally recognized law and lobbying firm with over 55 years of experience and a commitment to creating strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and communities. We are currently seeking a Patent Paralegal to join our Denver office and work with some of the most innovative patents from a Fortune 100 client base.

Why work at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck?

- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Access to top legal minds, powerful policy knowledge, and best-in-class business acumen
- Involvement in important cases, significant deals, and pivotal legislation
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k + match, profit sharing, and vacation/sick/personal time off
- Overtime pay for hours worked above 40 per week
- Hybrid work schedule option

Overview of Responsibilities:

- Coordinate all aspects of patent prosecution for US and foreign applications in a highly successful IP group
- Prepare and file patent applications, responses to Office Actions, and amendments
- E-file relevant documents with US Patent & Trademark Office
- Maintain organized case files and utilize Firm resources, such as FoundationIP and iManage
- Facilitate communication between attorneys and work directly with them to execute requests
- Prepare and file Patent Cooperation Treaty applications and submissions
- Proofread specifications and claims for US applications
- Assist with monitoring and tracking US and foreign filing patent deadlines
- Work closely with foreign patent agents, clients, and internal personnel
- Complete special projects as requested, such as preparing strategic documentation of portfolios and interacting with clients to provide updates and information

Qualifications:

- Previous experience in filing and administering international patent/IP portfolios
- Working knowledge of international patent rules and regulations
- Proficiency in Adobe Professional, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Technology savvy with an ability to learn and utilize proprietary software
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize and follow through on assignments with limited supervision
- Flexible and able to work independently under tight deadlines
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to assist and support others
- Knowledge of accounting and math skills preferred

Compensation: Salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 (commensurate with experience) plus overtime pay for hours worked above 40 per week.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our firm. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Medical, dental, vision, 401k + match, profit sharing, vacation/sick/personal time off, overtime pay for hours worked above 40 per week, hybrid schedule

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Patent prosecution, document preparation, e-filing, database management, communication, time-management, organizational, collaboration, technology, math

Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate preferred

Submit cover letter and resume

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate preferred

Legal