Patent Specialist

This teamwork-centric law firm in DC is seeking a professional with at least three years of PTAB patent experience to spearhead and manage patents start-to-finish. As the Patent Specialist, you will perform a variety of administrative functions in the process of finalizing patents, such as conducting research, composing and editing documents and files as well as maintaining records within a database. This is a unique chance to work with clients directly and manage your own portfolio in a flexible working environment. If you possess excellent professionalism, organizational skills and previous patent exposure or direct experience, send in your resume today for consideration!

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the patent process, assist in the preparation and filing of documents for PTAB proceedings and appeals, creating and adjusting documents, organizing electronic and hard copies, communicating with internal and external contacts to progress project deadlines all while meeting clients’ needs.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the patent lifecycle and manage deadlines for PTAB submissions.
• Manage a client portfolio with exceptional customer service and internal communication updating clients with changes.
• Build client relations by serving as a point of contact.
• Review, prepare, and submit various documents, including applications, and filings.
• Ensure policies and procedures are in compliance.
• Assist in researching information for a variety of projects.
• Act as an extension of the team; support various special projects.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• A respectful, collegial environment centered around diversity, teamwork, and trust.
• Flexible arrival/departure times around “core” business hours.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity for a remote-leaning environment with 1-2 days in-office per week.

What We’re Looking For:

• Patent prosecution experience. You have at least three years of previous patent prosecution experience managing the application process from filing through grant, including direct PTAB experience.
• Professional. You understand the importance of providing exceptional service to internal contacts and clients.
• Highly detail-oriented. You have a special ability to pin-point the smallest details important to project completion.
• Computer proficient. You are skilled working across MS Suite and learn new programs quickly.
• Motivated. You are hardworking, dedicated, and go the extra mile to get the job done right and on time.
• Highly communicative. You value building strong relationships with excellent communication skills.
• Eager. You possess a positive attitude toward service to clients, attorneys, and co-workers, and are flexible in helping your team.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.