Junior Patent Attorney (Life Sciences / Chemistry)

If you want to actually practice law—not just survive it—keep reading.

You’ve put in the work: advanced science degree, law school, maybe a year or two at a firm. But instead of growing, you’re buried in bureaucracy, rigid hierarchy, or unclear expectations.

This role is different.

At Hylton-Rodic Law, you won’t sit on the sidelines.
You’ll do real work, early, in a firm that values both precision and people.

What This Role Actually Does

You will take active ownership of patent work—not just assist.

• Draft and prosecute patent applications (primarily life sciences / chemistry)
• Respond to office actions and support USPTO interactions
• Manage your own docket (with guidance early, independence quickly)
• Communicate with clients on execution-level matters
• Work directly with legal assistants to move matters forward

This is a producing role, not a training sandbox.

What You’ll Be Measured On

• Billable performance + realization rate and budget targets
• Quality of work product (low revision, zero missed deadlines)
• Turnaround speed (we work ahead, not reactively)
• Docket ownership (organization is non-negotiable)
• Communication (internally and with clients)

What Success Looks Like

By 30 days:
You’re contributing real work and learning our systems

By 60 days:
You’re handling matters with moderate oversight and hitting billables

By 90 days:
You’re managing your own docket and operating with growing independence

This Role Is NOT For You If:

• You need constant direction or hand-holding
• You struggle with organization or deadlines
• You want to “ease into” practicing law
• You’re here for lifestyle but not performance
• You resist feedback or think you already know everything