Patent Prosecution Specialist

Patent Prosecution Specialist – Boston Office

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is one of the world’s leading global law firms with offices in strategic hubs of commerce, law, and government across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. We are seeking a Patent Prosecution Specialist to support activities related to patent prosecution and the preparation and filing of documents for international and foreign national patent applications.

This position is located in our Boston office and offers a hybrid in‑office/remote schedule with flexibility for overtime.

• Prepare and file documents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office such as new patent applications, provisional applications, preliminary amendments and formalities reporting letters and correspondence regarding official actions, notices of allowance and letters patent.
• Prepare and file documents related to international and foreign national patent applications and file documents with the World Intellectual Property Organization International Bureau and foreign national patent offices in accordance with set guidelines and procedures.
• Analyze PTO‑issued documents for accuracy (such as filing receipts, assignment documents, certificates of correction, etc.).
• Prepare patent prosecution documents, including transcribing instructions (written and/or verbal), producing patent applications, correspondence, reports, memoranda, proofreading and redlining, photocopying, assembling and distributing.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of relevant patent prosecution experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and assignments.
• Ability to work well under pressure and participate in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in and knowledge of the following software: CPI Patent, MS‑Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Work Site, Adobe Acrobat, Legal Mac Pac, Outlook, iManage.

• Medical coverage, with a variety of plans.
• Health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Domestic partner coverage.
• Parental leave.
• Vacation and holiday leave.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Income protection, including sick leave, salary continuation, and long‑term disability.

Qualified candidates must apply online by visiting our website at and selecting “Careers.”

For positions in Boston, MA, the salary range for this job posting is: $72,200.00 – $.

Base salary or hourly wage range, additional benefits, and other compensation details will be discussed during the interview process. The total compensation package may include medical, financial, and other benefits such as 401(k) eligibility, paid time off, vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an “at‑will” position, and the firm reserves the right to modify base salary and other discretionary payments or benefit programs at any time for reasons related to individual performance and market factors.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value inclusion and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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If hired, your employment relationship with the firm will be on an “at‑will” basis, meaning that the firm may modify the terms and conditions of your employment at any time, and either you or the firm will be free to end the relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without advance notice, although reasonable notice would be expected.