Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant (hybrid)
Merchant & Gould P.C.New York, New York, United States
Posted February 10, 2026
75000 - 95000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Merchant & Gould has been a leader in intellectual property law for more than 100 years.
Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled patent prosecution legal assistant with five+ years of experience in U.S. patent prosecution. The professional we seek must be a positive self-starter, extremely organized, detail-oriented and highly accurate, deadline-driven, have strong computer skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate
- 5 years experience in U.S. patent prosecution
- Familiarity with electronic case management systems and USPTO rules and requirements
- Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks
- Ability to concentrate on detailed work for up to 80% of work day
Benefits
- Employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Ten firm holidays