Careers

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With the team-oriented philosophy, Managers, IP Specialists and office assistants begin their career path at the firm with an extensive orientation program that familiarizes the new employee with the firm’s systems, forms, and philosophies. We then assign a more experienced “mentor” to guide the new employee’s work on active projects. This fosters a team-oriented approach that has been a cornerstone of Oliff PLC’s success.

Docketing Specialist

Seeking a full-time Docketing Specialist. Offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Processing client correspondence and accurately docketing necessary deadlines.
  • Reviewing and entering USPTO and foreign correspondence for Patent and Trademark matters into the docketing system.
  • Monitoring and updating case records to ensure deadline compliance.
  • Coordinating with attorneys and staff to maintain docketing accuracy.
  • Generating and distributing docket reports as needed.
  • Identifying and resolving docketing discrepancies or issues.

Desired Qualities:

  • Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
  • Superior organizational/time management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail skills
  • Ability to problem-solve and work independently
  • Strong Microsoft Office experience with fast/accurate typing – minimum 40 wpm
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced office.

What We Offer:

  • Hybrid work environment: Three days in-office (Mon–Wed), two days remote (Thu–Fri).
  • Competitive salary and benefits package in line with DC market standards.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

Oliff PLC is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume using the Apply Online section on this page.

Intellectual Property Specialist

Seeking a full-time Intellectual Property Specialist to join our team in a non-attorney, support staff capacity. This role is ideal for experienced patent prosecution legal support professionals. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and e-file patent prosecution documents with the USPTO.
  • Prepare and proofread client correspondence.
  • Manage an independent workload and maintain deadlines.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of current patent prosecution secretarial or legal support experience.
  • This position is not for attorneys or law school graduates.

Desired Skills & Qualities:

  • Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
  • Strong organizational and critical thinking abilities.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to problem-solve and work independently.
  • Advanced MS Word skills with fast and accurate typing (minimum 50 wpm).
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

  • Hybrid work environment: Three days in-office (Mon–Wed), two days remote (Thu–Fri).
  • Competitive salary and benefits package in line with DC market standards.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

Oliff PLC is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume using the Apply Online section on this page.

New Applications Specialist

Seeking a full-time New Applications Specialist. Offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and professional growth opportunities. Hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reviewing and e-filing prosecution documents with the USPTO.
  • Preparing client correspondence.
  • Docket maintenance.
  • Managing an independent workload.

Desired Qualities:

  • Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
  • Superior organizational/time management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail skills
  • Ability to problem-solve and work independently
  • Strong Microsoft Office experience with fast/accurate typing – minimum 40 wpm
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced office.

What We Offer:

  • Hybrid work environment: Three days in-office (Mon–Wed), two days remote (Thu–Fri).
  • Competitive salary and benefits package in line with DC market standards.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

Oliff PLC is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume using the Apply Online section on this page.

Patent Support Specialist (Entry-Level)

Seeking a full-time Patent Support Specialist. Offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and professional growth opportunities. Hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reviewing and e-filing prosecution documents with the USPTO.
  • Preparing client correspondence.
  • Managing an independent workload.

Desired Qualities:

  • Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
  • Superior organizational and critical thinking skills.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to problem solve and work independently.
  • Strong MS Word skills with fast/accurate typing (minimum 50 wpm).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

  • Hybrid work environment: Three days in-office (Mon–Wed), two days remote (Thu–Fri).
  • Competitive salary and benefits package in line with DC market standards.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

Oliff PLC is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume using the Apply Online section on this page.