Paralegal - Intellectual Property - Beacon Hill : Job Details

Intellectual Property Paralegal 📍 Dallas, TX | 💼 Full-Time | 🏛 Corporate Law Firm

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property (IP) Paralegal to join a dynamic legal team in Dallas. As the IP Paralegal, you'll play a vital role in supporting attorneys with U.S. and international patent, trademark, and copyright matters. From managing complex dockets to preparing filings and maintaining IP portfolios, your work will directly contribute to protecting clients' most valuable assets. This opportunity is full-time, direct hire, and fully on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file U.S. and international patent, trademark, and copyright applications
• Draft and file documents with the USPTO, including provisional, utility, design, and PCT applications
• Coordinate with foreign counsel on international filings and documentation
• Manage IP docketing systems and track critical deadlines
• Maintain accurate records for U.S. and foreign IP portfolios
• Conduct preliminary trademark searches and assist with clearance reviews
• Perform ownership, lien, and assignment searches for IP assets
• Support IP-related litigation and enforcement activities
• Draft and review legal correspondence, reports, and client communications
• Assist with IP agreements such as NDAs, licensing, and assignments
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of IP paralegal experience in a law firm setting
• Strongly preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Paralegal certificate or Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies
  • Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) designation
• Proficiency with USPTO and international IP filing procedures
• Experience with IP docketing software

Apply now and join a team where your expertise is valued and your career can thrive!

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)