IP Paralegal at Hylton-Rodic Law

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IP law, Patent filings, Docketing, Matter management, Legal workflow execution, Legal support, Process improvement, Leadership, Communication, Organizational skills, Attention to detail, Intake management

Industry

Legal Services

Description

Description If you’re an experienced legal support professional tired of just “keeping up”—this is your chance to take ownership. Most roles ask you to execute. This one asks you to own, improve, and lead how legal work gets done. At Hylton-Rodic Law, you won’t just support the system—you’ll help build it. What This Role Actually Does You will operate as the central operator of our legal support function: Own intake, docketing, and legal workflow execution Support and coordinate patent filings and matter management Work directly with attorneys and clients on execution-level communication Oversee and guide legal assistant workflows Identify gaps and improve how work gets tracked and completed This is a hands-on role with real ownership. What You’ll Be Measured On Workflow reliability ? nothing slips, nothing gets lost Accuracy ? zero missed deadlines, strong attention to detail Team leverage ? legal assistants are aligned and effective System improvement ? workflows become clearer and more efficient Leadership impact ? reduced need for CEO/Ops oversight What Success Looks Like By 30 days: You’re executing work and understanding current workflows By 60 days: You’re owning workflows and beginning to improve them By 90 days: You are acting as the bridge between legal, ops, and assistants, reducing friction in how work gets done, providing structure and visibility across the team This Role Is NOT For You If: You prefer to just complete assigned tasks You’ve never taken ownership of workflows or processes You avoid addressing issues with teammates You wait for direction instead of solving problems You are uncomfortable in evolving, growing environments Requirements Required Background 2–5 years of legal support experience (IP/patent experience strongly preferred) Experience with docketing, filings, and matter management Strong organizational and communication skills Experience working with or supporting legal teams The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here Operator mindset—you fix things, not just flag them Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong communicator (clear, proactive, professional) Comfortable taking ownership and responsibility Interested in growing into leadership About Hylton-Rodic Law We are a modern boutique IP firm serving innovative clients in life sciences. We are: Growth-oriented Collaborative and non-corporate Focused on building a sustainable, high-performing team 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 believe strong systems + strong people = a better law firm. Apply If You Want to Own Your Work If you want to: Take real ownership of how work gets done Help build systems in a growing firm Step into a leadership track over time Apply. If you’re looking for a purely task-based role, this isn’t it. Final Note These roles are intentionally clear—and a bit demanding. That’s because the work matters. If you’re the right fit, this will feel like an opportunity—not a checklist. Application Requirements: Please submit a resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in this role and in working at a smaller, non-corporate law firm.

Responsibilities

The IP Paralegal will manage legal workflows, including intake, docketing, and patent filings while coordinating with attorneys and clients. They will also oversee legal assistant workflows and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.