Hybrid Patent Prosecution Assistant — Detail‑Driven & Client‑Focused

MERCHANT & GOULD PC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) match

Ten firm holidays

Job summary

Merchant & Gould PC seeks a patent prosecution legal assistant with five or more years of U.S. patent prosecution experience. Ability to manage patent files, docketing, and client communication is required.

Familiarity with PTO policies, electronic filing, and case management systems is essential. The role supports attorneys in prosecuting patent applications US and abroad, in a hybrid schedule requiring minimum three days in the office.

Qualifications

• BA degree and/or paralegal certificate or minimum of 5 years experience in U.S. patent prosecution.
• Familiarity with electronic case management systems and USPTO rules and requirements; IPFolio, Memotech is a plus.
• Strong computer skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains patent files and prepares filing documents including applications and amendments.
• Reviews USPTO and foreign correspondence for docketing.
• Maintains clients' portfolios and facilitates attorney-client communication.
• Maintains and updates docketing log spreadsheet.
• Communicates with attorneys, clients and foreign associates.
• Other administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Organizational skills

Client management

Education

BA degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

IPFolio

Memotech

USPTO rules knowledge

Job description

Merchant & Gould PC seeks a patent prosecution legal assistant with five or more years of U.S. patent prosecution experience. Ability to manage patent files, docketing, and client communication is required.

Familiarity with PTO policies, electronic filing, and case management systems is essential. The role supports attorneys in prosecuting patent applications US and abroad, in a hybrid schedule requiring minimum three days in the office.