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About the Role

We are seeking a Patent Paralegal with strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail to join our growing Intellectual Property Department. This role focuses on patent matters, supporting attorneys through all stages of patent filing and prosecution, maintaining patent files, preparing patent application paperwork, and communicating with inventors and clients. The Paralegal will also provide backup support to the firm's trademark paralegal as needed. Additionally, the role involves communication with Intellectual Property attorneys, processing invoices, and offering general administrative support.

Responsibilities

Support attorneys through all stages of patent filing and prosecution
Navigate the USPTO website to identify the appropriate forms and follow current filing procedures
Draft routine correspondence and prosecution documents under attorney supervision
Monitor and track attorney dockets for upcoming action items and deadlines
Maintain patent electronic files in the document management system
Prepare the necessary paperwork to file patent applications and related documents
Communicate with inventors and clients as necessary to complete required documents
Provide backup support to the firm's trademark paralegal as needed
Prepare correspondence to our Intellectual Property foreign associates
Process foreign associate and vendor communications and invoices
Work with Accounting to generate bills
Provide administrative support such as maintaining calendars, setting up meetings, coordinating courier deliveries, and sorting and distributing mail

Requirements

2–5+ years of patent paralegal experience preferred
Familiarity with navigating the USPTO website to locate appropriate forms and filing procedures
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain meticulous records
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues as needed

Skills

Patent filing and prosecution
USPTO website navigation
Document management systems
Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Communication
Record keeping
Task prioritization
Deadline management
Independent work
Collaboration

Location

Rochester, NY

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

2-5+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree preferred
Paralegal certificate (e.g., NALA CP/ACP) is a plus

Salary/Compensations

$60,000.00–$80,000.00 annually

About the Company

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP is a leading and reputable full-service law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and respected.
We encourage open communication, teamwork, and professional growth.
Our firm promotes a healthy work-life balance and supports the well-being of our employees.

Equal Opportunity

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We value an open mind, dedication to work, and a collaborative spirit.
We hire based on these qualities, a job's requirements, our business needs, and an applicant's qualifications.
We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind—in the hiring process or in the workplace.
We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions.
We participate in E-Verify.
We will provide the federal government with employees' Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.
We will only use E-Verify once an employee has accepted a job offer and completed Form I-9.