IP Legal Assistant (Entry-Level / 0–2 Years)
Start your legal career somewhere you’ll actually learn—and be trusted to do real work.
Join a boutique intellectual property law firm representing biotechnology, pharmaceutical, university, and life sciences innovators. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting real patent matters while building the foundation for a long-term legal career.
If you’re trying to break into the legal field, most roles will have you watching from the sidelines.
This isn’t one of them.
At Hylton-Rodic Law, you’ll be part of the core engine that keeps a law firm running—working directly on real matters, with real responsibility, early.
What This Role Actually Does
You will own the day-to-day operational backbone of our legal work:
- Intake new client matters and ensure they are properly opened and tracked
- Maintain critical legal deadlines and update our docketing system daily
- Support U.S. patent filings and patent prosecution workflows
- Coordinate with attorneys and legal support staff to keep matters moving efficiently
- Communicate professionally with clients and foreign associates (primarily via email) regarding filings, deadlines, and matter logistics
This is a high-precision, execution-focused role.
What You’ll Be Measured On
- Accuracy: zero missed deadlines, high attention to detail
- Responsiveness: intake handled immediately, docket updated daily
- Reliability: workflows run consistently without follow-up
- Communication: you ask questions early and clearly
- Ownership: you don’t wait—you move work forward
What Success Looks Like
By 30 days:
You’re handling intake and docketing with support and asking the right questions
By 60 days:
You’re independently managing core workflows and keeping pace with workload
By 90 days:
You fully own your responsibilities and operate with minimal oversight
This Role Is NOT For You If:
- You wait for instructions instead of asking questions
- You prefer to “figure things out quietly” instead of confirming
- You struggle with organization or detail-heavy work
- You want a slow-paced or low-accountability environment
- You’re only interested in a job—not learning and growing
Required Background
- Bachelor's degree required (legal studies or a science-related field is a plus)
- 0–2 years of professional experience
- Prior legal or administrative experience is helpful but not required—we provide structured training for motivated candidates
- Strong organizational, written communication, and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here
- Highly detail-oriented and organized
- Proactive—you ask questions early, not after mistakes
- Humble and coachable
- Comfortable in a fast-moving, growing environment
- Interested in law, IP, or legal operations
About Hylton-Rodic Law
Hylton-Rodic Law is a boutique intellectual property law firm focused on protecting innovation in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, medical devices, and university research.
We work closely with scientists, entrepreneurs, universities, and growing companies to help bring new technologies to market through strategic patent protection.
We combine:
- High-quality legal work
- A collaborative, non-corporate culture
- Serious about both quality of work and quality of life
We offer:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and commuter benefits
- Mental health days + birthday leave
- “Sunshine Fridays” (early Fridays when targets are met)
- A collaborative, respectful team environment
We’re growing—and building systems that allow both our clients and our team to thrive.
Apply If You Want to Build Real Skills
If you want to:
- Learn how a law firm actually operates
- Take on real responsibility early
- Grow in a supportive but high-performance environment
Apply.
If you’re looking for something passive or low-pressure, this isn’t the role.
Application Requirements:
Please submit a resume and complete the application screener.
