Patent Support Specialist (Entry-Level)

Oliff PLC; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for mentorship and professional development

Job summary

A leading patent support company is seeking full-time Patent Support Specialists in Alexandria, Virginia. Responsibilities include reviewing and e-filing prosecution documents with the USPTO and managing an independent workload. Ideal candidates will possess strong proofreading, organizational, and critical thinking skills, a fast typing speed, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The company offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent proofreading and editing skills are essential.
• Superior organizational and critical thinking skills are required.
• High attention to detail is a must.
• Ability to problem-solve independently is necessary.
• Strong MS Word skills with a minimum typing speed of 50 wpm.
• Capability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and e-file prosecution documents with the USPTO.
• Manage an independent workload effectively.

Skills

Proofreading and editing skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Fast & accurate typing skills (50 wpm)

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Seeking full-time Patent Support Specialists to join either our IP Training & Support or New Applications departments. Offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and professional growth opportunities. Hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and e-filing prosecution documents with the USPTO.
• Managing an independent workload.

Desired Qualities

• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Superior organizational and critical thinking skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Strong MS Word skills with fast/accurate typing (minimum 50 wpm).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work environment: Three days in-office (Mon–Wed), two days remote (Thu–Fri).
• Competitive salary and benefits package in line with DC market standards.
• Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

Oliff PLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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