Mid-Level Patent Attorney (Life Sciences / Chemistry) at Hylton-Rodic Law

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patent prosecution, Life sciences, Chemistry, Legal workflow management, Team leadership, Client relationship management, Legal operations, Quality assurance, Strategic planning, Communication, Organizational skills, Problem solving

Industry

Legal Services

Description

Description This is not just another attorney role. This is a leverage role. If you’re a solid patent attorney but tired of: Producing work with no influence Working in broken systems you can’t fix Managing chaos without authority This is your opportunity to step into a role where you build, lead, and scale. What This Role Actually Does You will operate as both a high-level contributor and internal leader. Draft and prosecute complex patent matters Handle client communication and relationship support Oversee legal assistants (workflow, deadlines, quality) Build and improve internal legal workflows Act as the right hand to the CEO on legal operations This role is about production + leverage. What You’ll Be Measured On Billables, realization rate, and budget targets Quality (minimal CEO revisions, zero errors) Team leverage (how effectively assistants are utilized) Workflow improvement (things get smoother, not messier) Reduction of CEO involvement in day-to-day legal ops What Success Looks Like By 30 days: You’re producing work and understanding systems + team By 60 days: You’re managing assistants, running check-ins, fixing friction points By 90 days: You are owning legal workflows, acting as QA layer before CEO, reducing CEO time spent on filings + oversight This Role Is NOT For You If: You only want to produce work and not lead You’ve never successfully managed support staff You wait for permission instead of solving problems You resist ambiguity or evolving systems You lack the interpersonal skills to lead respectfully Requirements Required Background Chemistry / life sciences background (required) JD + Patent Bar + Prior patent prosecution experience (multi-year) Demonstrated experience managing legal assistants or similar staff Experience improving or owning workflows (not just participating in them) The Kind of Person Who Thrives Here Operator mindset—you fix things, not just flag them Strong communicator (clear, direct, respectful) Highly organized and systems-oriented Humble but confident—no ego, no passivity Comfortable in a growing, non-corporate firm About Hylton-Rodic Law We are a boutique, growth-focused IP firm serving life sciences clients. We combine: High-quality legal work Strong client relationships A flexible, human-centered culture We are building a firm where: People do meaningful work Systems actually improve over time Growth creates opportunity—not burnout We offer: Reasonable billable expectations 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 Apply If You Want to Build, Not Just Bill If you want to: Step into real responsibility Help shape how a firm operates Grow into leadership Apply. If you just want a stable role where you execute tasks and go home—this is not that role. 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 attorney will manage complex patent prosecution matters while overseeing legal assistants and optimizing internal workflows. They will act as a key leader and right hand to the CEO to improve legal operations and ensure high-quality output.