Professional Staff

Our professional staff provide crucial support for our mission and goals, and we appreciate their contributions to our continuing success.

Positions Available:

Patent Prosecution Paralegal - We are seeking a patent prosecution paralegal to join our team!  Experience in all phases of patent filing and prosecution activities in the US and foreign patent offices, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Assist in preparing and assembling applications/documents for U.S. and foreign filings, including responses to Office Actions, new application filings, U.S. filing of foreign originating applications, responses to missing parts, information disclosure statements, etc.
  • E-file U.S. and PCT patent applications.
  • Proofreading of all documents prior to filing
  • Communication with clients regarding patent prosecution matters.
  • Assisting attorneys with issuance of opinions, letters, and other correspondence.
  • Legal research to support opinion work
  • Other administrative duties as required


Candidate must be pro-active, organized, self motivated, detail-oriented and have a solid work history.  Proficiency in MS Office Suite is a must.  Paralegal certification and law firm experience preferred. Competitive salary based on experience.

Attractive benefit package including health, dental, life, short and long-term disability, flex spending account and 401(k).

All interested candidates should submit their resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

“When I started working at Coats & Bennett as a file clerk, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in the law field. Since then, I have learned so much of what goes into the process of law, and more specifically, how the Intellectual Property industry operates. I am now working as a paralegal, using the knowledge and skills I’ve acquired throughout my time here to best assist our clients’ needs.”
Robin Vancott