Intellectual Property (IP) Specialist

Xsensus Law

Virginia (MN)

Remote

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits and salary

Ability to work remotely

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible dress code

Free snacks

Firm lunches

Job summary

A non-traditional law firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Specialist for a remote work opportunity. The role involves assisting in patent prosecution and ensuring timely completion of legal duties. Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, ideally with experience in patent prosecution. The firm promotes a diverse and inclusive culture and offers flexible working arrangements and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
Minimum of 2 years patent prosecution experience required.
Knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures necessary.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and filing of documents at the USPTO.
Translate incoming foreign language communications and assist with correspondence.
Interface with administrative management and legal professionals.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual capabilities

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university

Tools

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

USPTO’s Patent Center

Job description

This range is provided by Xsensus Law. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Intellectual Property (IP) Specialist – US Remote Work Opportunity

Xsensus is a non-traditional law firm where the best and brightest in science and law join together to be a powerful legal presence- all while working in a relaxed, creative and stimulating environment. Our firm culture drives the day-to-day experience, and we believe work/life balance generates high quality work and a higher quality of life. Xsensus is a place where you can be successful by being yourself and work with a diverse group of business leaders who want to help you along the way.

With transparent leadership, collaborative teamwork and technology driven processes, the Xsensus team provides unparalleled services to a rapidly expanding client base. Xsensus was also voted one of the “Best Places to Work in Virginia” by Virginia Business in 2023 and 2025. Join us and know that your contributions will directly influence the success of the firm and your hard work will always be recognized and appreciated.

Responsibilities include:

Support our legal professionals by assisting with preparation and filing of documents at the USPTO including but not limited to new applications, formality documents, responses to Office Actions and Information Disclosure Statements
Where bilingual capabilities exist, will be responsible for translating incoming foreign language communications as well as composing and assisting with outgoing correspondence as needed
Review, process and assist with responding to incoming client correspondence, including docketing or verification of docketing of all associated due dates
Support our legal professionals by assisting with preparation of correspondence and formality documents for forwarding to clients and foreign associates following client specific and firm guidelines
Assist with oversight of the firm’s docket to ensure proper prioritization and that all deadlines are met
Interface with all members of the firm’s administrative management team as well as the legal professionals on a daily basis to ensure timely completion of duties
Assist with accounting and billing functions as assigned

Ideal candidates will have:

Solid understanding of patent prosecution rules and procedures
Proficient to advanced knowledge of Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
Experience utilizing the USPTO’s Patent Center
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail required
Ability to work independently as well as within a group setting or assignment
Effective communication skills required (written and oral)
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university preferred but not required
Minimum of 2 years patent prosecution experience
Knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures
Knowledge of general accounting or billing is preferred

What We Offer:

Competitive benefits and salary
Ability to work remotely or at the office
Newly remodeled office
Ditch the suit- Our dress code is flexible, wear what makes you most productive
Generous Paid Time Off benefit with accrual starting at 20 days per year- We promote a healthy work/life balance
Optional team building activities- Join us in friendly office competitions throughout the year
Free snacks
Firm lunches in the office

Salary Range: $65-85k

Xsensus is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and creating, cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion within the firm.

Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our attorneys, technical experts and professional staff bring to their work helps us to create the culture we seek, augments the value that our firm can bring to our clients, and ultimately has a meaningful impact on the firm’s success.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, race, ethnicity, family or marital status, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Further, Xsensus’ diversity initiatives are applicable, in particular, to our practices and policies on recruitment and hiring; compensation and benefits; professional training; work assignments and staffing for client work; client-development opportunities; career advancement; social activities sponsored by the firm; and the ongoing development of a culture within Xsensus built on the premise of gender and diversity equity, and respect.

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