Patent Paralegal / U.S. Filings (Mid-Level) Leason Ellis - 3.8 White Plains, NY Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $90,000 a year 22 hours ago Qualifications Report writing Spreadsheets Writing skills Legal client correspondence writing Bachelor's degree U.S. Patent and Trademark Office experience Productivity software Full Job Description At Leason Ellis, we combine serious intellectual rigor with a collaborative, down-to-earth culture. Our team includes attorneys, patent agents, litigators, and professionals with backgrounds spanning engineering, software development, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, media, branding, and emerging technologies. We enjoy the work we do, take our clients seriously, and believe professionalism and personality can coexist. We are looking for qualified candidates who bring strong technical or legal experience, sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine enthusiasm in intellectual property law. Whether your passion is patent strategy, trademark enforcement, complex litigation, or licensing, you will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters alongside experienced practitioners in a highly collaborative environment. Only direct submissions will be considered. Please send your resume and cover letter, including relevant experience and compensation expectations, to Patent Paralegal / U.S. Filings (Mid-Level) Title Patent Paralegal / U.S. Filings (Mid-Level) Status Full-Time; FLSA - Non-Exempt; Hybrid on-site / remote Description Leason Ellis LLP is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive and experienced intellectual property Patent Paralegal with 3+ years of patent prosecution experience to join our dynamic team of patent professionals! Must have a college degree and 3+ years of significant experience with U.S. patent prosecution work. Required experience includes U.S. patent prosecution — U.S. portfolios, applications, Information Disclosure Statements, dockets and preparing USPTO and client correspondence. Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate must have the demonstrated ability to: Assist in all phases of domestic patent prosecution Support multiple patent attorneys as well as external clients Prioritize and manage a full workload with a keen attention to detail and accuracy Work both independently and in collaboration with other paralegals and attorneys Articulate clearly and effectively in verbal and written communications with a strong focus on accuracy and proper grammar usage Comprehend and follow through with practice procedures and instructions, as well as ask well thought out questions when clarity is needed Prepare and file USPTO forms for all phases of prosecution Prepare and File Information Disclosure Statement, including managing the review of patent families; prepare formal documents, IDS citation forms, and submission of foreign and non-patent literature references; and file the documents with the USPTO Report USPTO communications to the client Prepare draft papers for responding to USPTO communications Prepare and file assignment documents with the USPTO Client correspondence regarding all phases of prosecution including following up on deadlines, obtaining signed documents, and preparing reports Prepare and file PCT applications and handle all phases of PCT prosecution including payment of fees, responding to defects and filing article 19/34 Amendments Complete and attend to execution of Powers of Attorney Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred Experience with patent prosecution and USPTO forms, database, and website required Strong writing skills, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize workload Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel Exposure to docketing software (PATTSY is a plus). Apply If you are a qualified candidate, please submit resume and cover letter (detailing your desired compensation and relevant experience) to Leason Ellis is an

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We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a dynamic, diverse and "remote flexible" work environment. Only direct submissions from candidates will be accepted. No unsolicited resumes from third party agencies or recruiters, please. Thank you.

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$75,000 - $90,000 per year based on relevant experience. About Leason Ellis is an established full-service intellectual property boutique law firm with a deep bench of professionals and a collaborative, hands-on approach. We launched in 2008, and now house over 35 patent, trademark, and copyright attorneys under our roof. We're big enough to handle any intellectual property issue that our clients may face. Yet we're small enough to coordinate efficiently when evaluating our clients' issues, identifying practical and creative solutions for their business needs, and putting our insights to work on their behalf. Our office is located in White Plains, New York which is a convenient destination from numerous commuting hubs and just two blocks from the nearby Metro North and transit station.