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WE’VE BEEN HIRED! Intellectual Property Specialist | Old Town Alexandria | Hybrid | Up to $85K
We have been retained by a highly regarded boutique intellectual property law firm in beautiful Old Town Alexandria to find an experienced Intellectual Property Specialist to join its patent prosecution support team.
This is a terrific opportunity for someone with current patent prosecution support experience who is looking for a stable, long-term position with a well-established firm. The firm offers beautiful offices, free parking, an excellent benefits package, and a great hybrid schedule.
Compensation & Schedule:
• Salary up to $85K, depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• Free parking
• Monday–Wednesday in the office
• Thursday–Friday remote
• Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Beautiful Old Town Alexandria office location
The Position:
The Intellectual Property Specialist will provide hands-on support throughout the patent prosecution process, including:
• Reviewing and electronically filing patent prosecution documents with the USPTO
• Preparing and proofreading client correspondence
• Managing deadlines and maintaining an independent workload
• Ensuring documents are accurate, complete, and filed in a timely manner
• Working closely with attorneys and other members of the patent prosecution team
What We Are Looking For:
• Minimum 2 years of current patent prosecution secretarial or legal support experience
• Experience with USPTO filings and patent prosecution procedures
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills
• Fast and accurate typing skills of at least 50 WPM
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work independently in a fast-paced environment
Please note: This is a non-attorney support position and is not intended for attorneys or law school graduates.
If you have current patent prosecution support experience and would like to learn more, I would love to speak with you confidentially.
Not the right fit for you? Referrals are always appreciated, and we offer referral bonuses for successful introductions.
Salary : $85,000