Intellectual Property Specialist

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.