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