Patent Prosecution Specialist

Beacon Hill; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution Specialist to support sophisticated U.S. and international patent prosecution matters for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, university, and life sciences clients. The role involves owning an active prosecution portfolio with minimal ramp-up.

Responsibilities include filing U.S. and foreign patent applications, IDSs, assignments, and related documents, as well as maintaining docketing and meeting deadlines with clients and foreign

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of U.S. patent prosecution procedures, USPTO filings, and docketing workflows.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage numerous competing deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and experience working with clients and foreign associates.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned matters, and collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and coordinate U.S. and foreign patent prosecution filings.
• Prepare and file IDSs, assignments, declarations, powers of attorney, and other formal documents.
• Support patent maintenance matters, client reporting, USPTO correspondence, and related prosecution workflows.
• Coordinate with clients, foreign associates, attorneys, and the USPTO to keep matters progressing accurately and on time.
• Maintain electronic matter files and proactively monitor complex patent portfolios for potential issues and upcoming deadlines.

Skills

Patent prosecution knowledge

Attention to detail

Client communication

Independence & ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AppColl or IP docketing

Job description

Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a boutique intellectual property law firm seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution Specialist to support sophisticated U.S. and international patent prosecution matters for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, university, and life sciences clients. This position is ideal for someone who can take ownership of an active prosecution portfolio with minimal ramp-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and coordinate U.S. and foreign patent prosecution filings.
• Prepare and file IDSs, assignments, declarations, powers of attorney, and other formal documents.
• Support patent maintenance matters, client reporting, USPTO correspondence, and related prosecution workflows.
• Coordinate with clients, foreign associates, attorneys, and the USPTO to keep matters progressing accurately and on time.
• Maintain electronic matter files and proactively monitor complex patent portfolios for potential issues and upcoming deadlines.

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge of U.S. patent prosecution procedures, USPTO filings, and docketing workflows.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage numerous competing deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and experience working with clients and foreign associates.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned matters, and collaborate closely with attorneys and legal support staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; a background in legal studies or a scientific discipline is preferred.
• At least 2-5 years of hands‑on U.S. patent prosecution experience within an intellectual property law firm.
• Experience with international patent prosecution and AppColl or comparable IP docketing software is preferred.

California residents:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.