IP Patent Administrator — Global Operations

Goodwin; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement & Savings Plan

Emergency back-up care for children/ad

Paid vacation, sick time off, and paid

Professional development and careerAdv

Employee recognition programs

Wellness programs

Employee discounts and perks

Job summary

Goodwin is seeking an IP Administrator to join the IPTS Patent practice. You will provide client service, desk management, and robust legal and administrative support to patent staff, ensuring timely filing and accurate docket maintenance.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, strong communication, and meticulous document handling in a fast-paced environment. Opportunity for professional growth in a global law firm setting.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of executive or legal assistant experience in a large law firm or large corporate environment.
• Experience preparing formal documents for USPTO patent filings and maintaining patent application files.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file formal documents with the USPTO in a timely manner.
• Handle administrative aspects of USPTO patent prosecution.
• Monitor and maintain attorney case dockets.
• Maintain patent application files.
• Draft correspondence, reports, memoranda and legal documents.
• Create and edit documents, memos, presentations and spreadsheets.
• Calendar management using Outlook and complex meeting planning.
• Coordinating travel arrangements.
• Time Entry and Billing.

Skills

Executive support

Legal administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Billing & time-entry

Tools

USPTO filings

IPDAS

CPI

Outlook calendar

Document drafting

Job description

Goodwin is seeking an IP Administrator to join the IPTS Patent practice. You will provide client service, desk management, and robust legal and administrative support to patent staff, ensuring timely filing and accurate docket maintenance.

The role requires 1–2 years of related experience, strong communication, and meticulous document handling in a fast-paced environment. Opportunity for professional growth in a global law firm setting.