Patent Legal Assistant Job at Robert Half (Seattle)

Patent Specialist

McCarter & English is seeking a Patent Specialist for our Newark, NJ office. The...

Location

United States , Newark

Salary:

50000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year

McCarter & English

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of two years of legal assistant experience in the patent field
Must type a minimum of 70 words per minute
Comprehensive knowledge of US and foreign patent & trademark prosecution procedures
Comprehensive knowledge in the preparation of IP documents
e-filing with the USPTO
Comprehensive knowledge of effective proofreading techniques
Comprehensive knowledge of MS office
Must be able to multi-task in an extremely fast paced environment
Ability to type accurately and use a personal computer
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the preparation of IP documents
e-filing with the USPTO and other offices
Prepare legal correspondence and proofreading to ensure accuracy
Answer telephone calls, transfer calls to the appropriate staff and take messages
Maintain attorney dockets and monitor deadlines
Process bills
proof billing sheets
review and edit bills
Arrange travel
process expenses

What we offer

Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution
Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage
Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)
Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
Employee discounts through Working Advantage
Eligibility for discretionary bonus

Fulltime

Patent Litigation Associate

Attorney will take an active role in a busy and thriving patent litigation pract...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must possess at least 1 year of experience as an Attorney or Lawyer
Proficiency in Patent Litigation
Must be a Licensed Attorney
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent negotiation skills
Proficient in legal research and drafting legal documents
Must adhere to professional ethics and maintain confidentiality at all times
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Job Responsibility

Conduct infringement and validity analysis
Prepare pleadings and infringement contentions
Conduct research and draft substantive briefing
Prepare patent owner responses in PTAB proceedings
Conduct document discovery
Assist in preparation of witnesses for depositions
Assist in pre-trial proceedings and at trial
Conduct depositions
Participate in oral argument, including in claim construction and other substantive matters
Work with experts on preparation of expert reports

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Chemistry Patent Manager

As part of the development of Ipsilon, we are recruiting a Manager to supervise ...

Location

France , Paris

Salary:

Not provided

IPSILON

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Higher education in engineering and/or medicine
Industrial property consultant and European attorney
Experience in team management
Fluent in English

Job Responsibility

Supervise a team of Patent Engineers specialized in Chemistry
Ensure monitoring and reporting of team's contribution to Paris team activity
Ensure balance of workload and distribution of tasks to promote development and skills development of employees
Maintain a high level of commitment by ensuring a stimulating and motivating work environment
Ensure compliance with rules in place (procedures, absences, timetables, etc.) and oversee billing
Expand and diversify the firm's patent clientele and support team members during strategic meetings
Help strengthen the firm's reputation by actively participating in external events
Assist clients in obtaining, maintaining, exploiting or defending their patents

What we offer

Stimulating prospects for development and internal mobility
Attractive remuneration policy
International influence
Transversality between professions (participation in strategic groups)
Moments of conviviality (Group or team events, etc.)
Possibility of teleworking 2 days per week
Restaurant vouchers
Mutual insurance company with enhanced guarantees for you and your family

Fulltime

Biology Patent Manager

As part of the development of Ipsilon, we are recruiting a Manager to supervise ...

Location

France , Paris

Salary:

Not provided

IPSILON

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Higher education in engineering and/or medicine
Industrial property consultant and European attorney
Experience in team management
Fluent in English
Team spirit
Dynamism
Kindness

Job Responsibility

Supervise a team of Patent Engineers specialized in Biology
Ensure monitoring and reporting of team's contribution
Ensure balance of workload and distribution of tasks
Maintain high level of commitment among team members
Ensure compliance with rules in place (procedures, absences, schedules, etc.)
Supervise invoicing
Expand and diversify the firm's patent clientele
Support team members during strategic meetings
Help strengthen firm's reputation by actively participating in external events
Assist clients in obtaining, maintaining, exploiting, or defending their patents

What we offer

Support from a tutor upon arrival
Attractive remuneration policy
Restaurant vouchers
Alan Mutual
Possibility of teleworking 2 days a week
Stimulating prospects for development and internal mobility
International influence
Cross-functionality between professions (participation in strategic groups)
Moments of conviviality (group or team events, etc.)

Fulltime

IP Legal Assistant

Our client, a premier boutique IP litigation firm, is seeking an experienced IP ...

Location

United States , Short Hills, NJ

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of legal secretary or legal assistant experience, preferably in an IP litigation environment
Strong preference for intellectual property litigation experience (patent litigation experience is a plus)
Will consider candidates with federal litigation experience if IP-specific experience is limited
Experience supporting multiple attorneys or partners in a fast-paced litigation practice
Proficiency with docketing and calendaring systems (e.g., CourtAlert, eDockets, Docket Navigator)
Experience preparing and formatting litigation documents, including shells, PDFs, and e-filings
Familiarity with federal court rules and deadlines
experience with PACER and ECF
Strong MS Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to prepare expense reports, manage billing tasks, and coordinate attorney travel

Job Responsibility

Prepare document shells and litigation filings
Maintain docketing and calendaring systems
Assist with expense reports and billing support
Arrange attorney travel and scheduling
Provide comprehensive administrative support to partners

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
free online training

IP Specialist

McCarter & English LLP is seeking an IP Specialist for our Hartford, CT office. ...

Location

United States , Hartford

Salary:

70000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year

McCarter & English

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ability to prepare and electronically file trademark and patent documents in the USPTO
2-3 years of intellectual property experience, including using an IP practice management system in a law firm or IP corporate legal department setting
Experience with monitoring patent and trademark dockets
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word and Excel) and billing software(s)

Job Responsibility

Reviewing client dockets for upcoming deadlines, preparing correspondence to clients notifying them of deadlines and the requirements therefor, and following up with them as needed
Preparing electronic forms for trademark filings in the USPTO, including trademark applications, responses to office actions, extensions, statements of use, declarations of use and incontestability, applications for renewal, and specimens of trademark use
Preparing electronic forms for trademark filings in the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO), including international applications for registrations and other miscellaneous WIPO filings
Communicating with foreign law firms to provide instructions for filing and prosecuting foreign trademark applications and to address their requests for powers of attorneys and other filing information
Assisting in trademark clearance searches, including conducting searches in the USPTO and Saegis databases
Preparing electronic forms for patent filings in the USPTO, including provisional and utility patent applications, information disclosure statements, and responses to office actions
Preparing formal documents for patent filings in the USPTO, including declarations, powers of attorney, assignments, and other formal documents as required by foreign patent offices
Maintaining and organizing electronic patent and trademark files

What we offer

Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution
Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage
Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)
Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
Employee discounts through Working Advantage
Eligibility for discretionary bonus

Fulltime

New

Paralegal

Our company is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal with 3–5 yea...

Location

United States , Sunnyvale

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3–5 years of experience as a Paralegal focused on patent and intellectual property matters
Strong understanding of patent prosecution and IP portfolio management
Familiarity with USPTO processes and e-filing systems
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research/database platforms
Ability to work effectively in an in-office, collaborative team environment
Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate (Preferred)
Prior experience supporting patent attorneys in a law firm or corporate legal department

Job Responsibility

Prepare, review, and file patent and trademark applications and supporting documents
Assist attorneys with patent prosecution, IP portfolio management, and maintenance
Perform legal research related to patents, copyrights, and trademarks
Manage all correspondence with USPTO and other regulatory agencies
Maintain accurate IP records, deadlines, and relevant documentation
Support attorneys in IP litigation, including document preparation and evidence gathering
Communicate with inventors, clients, and external counsel as needed

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Assistant Counsel – Patent Attorney

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Assistant Counsel – Patent Attorney t...

Location

United States , Philadelphia

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in a state bar association
At least 3-5 years of experience handling patents or intellectual property matters
Proven interest and knowledge in corporate and commercial legal practices
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment combining remote and in-person collaboration
Strong analytical abilities, organizational skills, and time management expertise
Willingness to engage in a mix of intellectual property and corporate legal responsibilities

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute patent strategies, including filing and prosecuting patent applications
Provide guidance to business units on patentability and assess infringement risks for new product developments
Oversee the management of the company’s global patent portfolio and maintain the prosecution docket
Collaborate with research, development, and engineering teams to identify and protect patentable innovations
Perform analyses on freedom-to-operate and competitive landscapes to support business decisions
Draft and review various commercial agreements, such as confidentiality, licensing, supply, and distribution contracts
Deliver compliance training and contribute to the development and upkeep of the company’s compliance program
Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate development activities
Coordinate with external legal counsel and provide assistance with litigation matters when required

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Patent Legal Assistant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Seattle

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Requirements:

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Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

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