Mid-Level Patent Attorney (Life Sciences / Chemistry)

Overview This is not just another attorney role. This is a leverage role. 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 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 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 We’re looking for attorneys who want to build, not just bill. If you’re ready to step into real responsibility, shape how a firm operates, and grow into leadership, we want to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hylton-Rodic Law PLLC