Patent Prosecution Docketing Paralegal - Dallas
LHH is assisting a Dallas law firm seek a Patent Prosecution Docketing Paralegal. The Patent Prosecution Docketing Paralegal performs highly detailed and complex docketing tasks related to the patent prosecution process. The role requires strong accuracy, time management, and the ability to work within a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. The candidate will interact regularly with attorneys, paralegals, clients, and docketing leadership.
- Firm Culture & Team Environment
The hiring manager emphasized that this is one of the strongest and most well-respected firms they have worked with???marked by high retention, exceptional communication, and a deeply supportive culture. Key cultural attributes include:
- 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, but 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
Even though many paralegals work remotely across Texas (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin), communication remains strong and consistent. The firm places high value on individuals who are stable, dependable, culture-oriented, and committed to long-term employment.
- Compensation & Bonus Structure
- No formal billable hour requirement
- Only 1???2 clients require limited timekeeping
- Bonus eligible
- Discretionary
- Based on individual performance
- Historically well-received by employees
- Full benefits package to be provided by the client
- Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
The paralegal must be able to perform the following duties:
- 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.
- Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- 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
The firm uses PerfectLaw in addition to standard Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience & Education Requirements
- 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, Location & Flexibility
- Work hours options:
- 7:30 AM ??? 4:30 PM
- 9:00 AM ??? 6:00 PM
- Overtime available but generally limited
- Remote work is common; paralegals are located across:
- Dallas
- Houston
- San Antonio
- Austin
- Strong communication is expected regardless of location
If you meet the requirements, please apply or contact me directly at [email protected] Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $87,000.00 per year Search managed by: Jamie Stone Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
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