Intellectual Property Assistant

Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti (HRFM) was founded in 1970 by Robert Heslin and is the largest intellectual property (IP) law firm in upstate New York, helping clients protect and enforce their IP for over 50 years.HRFM’s nearly 30 attorneys and patent agents are among the most respected professionals in their fields. The firm’s patent professionals have expertise in numerous technical disciplines, including: physics; electrical engineering; computer science; chemistry; pharmaceuticals; mechanical engineering; cleantech; business methods; nanotechnology; biotechnology; and biomedical engineering, among others. Our litigation team successfully protects our clients’ interests in courts throughout the United States.From individuals and start-ups to Fortune 100 companies, our clients are leaders and innovators in their industries, and represent all sizes and maturity. These clients include: domestic and foreign corporations; universities; government agencies; research centers; software companies; designers; growth companies focused on emerging technologies; venture capital firms; and individual inventors.This position is responsible for assisting HRFM professionals with document production and control across all areas of Intellectual Property law.· Two or four year college degree, or five+ years prior legal experience; prior experience in the field of Intellectual Property law helpful· Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities, and the capability to successfully work in a self-supervised environment· Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Access; familiarity with USPTO, Westlaw, WIPO and European Patent websites preferred. Experience preferred with the following applications: PACER CM/ECF; NYSCEF & Unified Court System eTrack, HTML; Adobe Acrobat Pro; Worldox; NetDocs; ShareFile· Ability to work flexible/additional hours as neededJob Type: Full-timePay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Flexible spending account* Free parking* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid sick time* Paid time off* Profit sharing* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to FridayLocation:* Albany, NY 12203 (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Albany, NY 12203: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)Work Location: In person

Created: 2025-08-12