IP Patent Prosecution Assistant for Life Sciences

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Assistant for a 12-week temporary assignment with a Boston law firm. The role supports a busy Life Sciences practice, assisting with patent prosecution, USPTO filings, docket management, IDS preparation, prior art tracking and attorney support.

This opportunity offers exposure to a collaborative firm serving innovative biotechnology and life sciences clients in Boston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of IP/legal support or law firm experience preferred.
• Experience with USPTO filings and patent prosecution support preferred.
• Strong docketing, calendaring and deadline management skills.
• Experience preparing IDS, prior art lists and related patent documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support patent prosecution and USPTO filings for a Life Sciences practice.
• Assist with docket management, calendars and deadlines.
• Prepare IDS, prior art lists and related patent documentation.
• Provide attorney support and coordination for docket matters.
• Collaborate with team in a busy IP practice.

Skills

Docket management

Patent prosecution support

USPTO filings

IDS preparation

Prior art tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Patent prosecution tools

Job description

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Assistant for a 12-week temporary assignment with a Boston law firm. The role supports a busy Life Sciences practice, assisting with patent prosecution, USPTO filings, docket management, IDS preparation, prior art tracking and attorney support.

This opportunity offers exposure to a collaborative firm serving innovative biotechnology and life sciences clients in Boston.