Legal Staff Paralegal in Boulder, CO

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Law Firm

Boulder, CO

Legal Staff Paralegal in Boulder, CO

Legal Staff

Min 8 yrs required

No

Job Title: Patent Paralegal (8+ years)

Job Responsibilities:
- Support patent attorneys in all phases of patent prosecution practice management.
- Maintain, organize, and review documents and files related to patent matters.
- Create and maintain spreadsheets, status reports, intellectual property portfolio charts, and graphics.
- Manage duties related to an internal electronic file system.
- Generate templates for patent filings, including applications and responses to Office Actions.
- Coordinate domestic and international filings with the USPTO and foreign law offices.
- Monitor deadlines for domestic and foreign patent activities, ensuring routine activities are completed in connection with the maintenance and protection of patents.
- Perform electronic filings at the USPTO.
- Be familiar with Hague international design practice and procedure.
- Track and file Information Disclosure Statements with the USPTO.
- Review formalities of filed patent documents to ensure proper form.
- Prepare reports and summaries for attorneys and clients.
- Review correspondence from foreign associates and decide on appropriate actions.
- Research and compile information pertaining to national and international patent rights.
- Manage new client intake and opening of matters.
- Assist in training and developing IP specialist team members.
- Participate in business development activities, marketing, presentations, and meetings.
- Act as a liaison between attorneys, foreign counsel, and clients.
- Stay updated on current patent rules and procedures.
- Monitor developments and trends in legal terminology and patent law.
- Maintain proficiency in required firm and external programs and databases.
- Work cohesively with and occasionally train other patent personnel.
- Perform other functions as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience in a professional environment is required.
- Minimum 8+ years of domestic and foreign patent prosecution experience is required.
- Knowledge of USPTO systems and processes, as well as patent preparation and prosecution, is necessary.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to quickly learn and comprehend complex concepts and processes.
- Critical thinking to understand how each task fits into a broader workflow.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, iManage, USPTO products, Intapp, and other relevant software.

Salary Information:
- The compensation range for paralegals in Colorado is - per hour based on a work week.
- Paralegals are eligible to receive overtime, and a discretionary bonus may be available based on performance.

Benefits Summary:
- The law firm promotes work/life balance with a wellness program, PTO, and a reduced time program.
- Full-time employees are eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD, as well as voluntary income protection benefits.
- A 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match and profit sharing is available.
- The firm offers maternity, parental, and adoptive leave policies, inclusive fertility and family benefits, and educational assistance.
- The law firm also provides access to continuing legal education programs and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation.
- Part-time employees may have access to some benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Additional Information:
- The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and may be required by federal law to compile and file an EEO-1 report with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- Participation in voluntary self-identification opportunities for EEO-1, veteran status, and LGBTQ+ surveys is entirely voluntary and does not affect candidacy.

Jun 18, 2025
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