• Unbeatable work-life balance
  We value employee wellness and we offer benefits and perks that reflect that. Take a look at our generous benefits listed below.

• Award-winning firm
  We are consistently ranked in Vault's Top 25 Best Midsize Firms to Work For, including the categories of Quality of Work, Technology & Innovation, Firm Culture, and Hours.

• Challenging work
  We work with the most innovative clients at the cutting edge of biotechnology and chemistry.

• Supportive environment
  We offer professional development and look for ways to support your career goals together. We are a majority woman-owned firm and commit to an inclusive work environment.

patent docket Specialist

McNeill PLLC, a certified majority women-owned biotech and pharma-focused Intellectual Property (IP) boutique, is looking for a detail-oriented Patent Docket Specialist with three to five years of experience with an Intellectual Property law firm or practice group. The Patent Docket Specialist is responsible for Intellectual Property docketing, working directly with the Patent Docket Coordinator, IP practitioners, and Patent Prosecution Coordinators, reporting to the Paralegal Manager. This position will support all aspects of US and foreign patent prosecution to accurately docket and clear deadlines for the benefit of our clients and the firm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, docket, and distribute correspondence from clients, the USPTO, WIPO, and foreign counsel, including but not limited to the following:
  • Conducting daily Patent Center review to download USPTO correspondence.
  • Creating appropriate deadlines in the firm’s docket system based on inbound correspondence from USPTO, WIPO, foreign counsel, and clients.
  • Advising practitioners and patent prosecution coordinators regarding newly received and docketed correspondence.
  • Updating docket database with case information from USPTO filing receipts, WIPO confirmations, and foreign counsel correspondence.
  • Updating and/or clearing deadlines based on information from practitioners, patent prosecution coordinators, and foreign counsel.
• Manage electronic communication into the firm’s central docketing mailbox, including:
  • Acknowledging receipt of correspondence from foreign counsel and clients.
  • Filing inbound USPTO, WIPO, client, and foreign counsel correspondence in the firm’s document management system.
• Monitor daily docket to ensure all critical deadlines are met.
• Respond to internal inquiries; generate reports as needed.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of three years of substantive patent docketing experience in a law firm environment.
• High attention to detail, outstanding time management skills, and the ability to manage a large volume of action items in a timely manner.  
• Extensive knowledge of global patent prosecution, including a working understanding of related terminology, rules, and regulations.
• Experience using an IP docketing system. AppColl is a plus. 
• Experience with the USPTO’s Patent Center and ePCT.
• Knowledge and ability to interface with WIPO, espacenet, and other IP-related websites.

ABOUT US

A group of former big law attorneys founded McNeill in 2014 and continue to practice high value, strategic patent prosecution and client counseling in a smaller firm environment. Our attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in chemistry and life sciences patent prosecution and counseling, and the firm has been ranked as a recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years.

We love what we do! We work with the best and brightest innovative clients at the cutting edge of biotechnology and chemistry. The firm has a strong commitment to reasonable work hours, a family-friendly atmosphere, and respect for employee work-life balance. We are committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, identity, religion, and experience.

• The firm has never had a central brick-and-mortar location and instead uses advanced cloud-based networking capabilities. This eliminates commuting and allows us to hire the best candidates from different locations.
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• We offer a comprehensive and generous benefit program, including PTO, flexible schedules, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid parental leave, the option to contribute to an FSA or HSA, disability insurance, life insurance, an EAP program, wellness programs, a competitive salary, and a 401(k) plan with generous matching component.
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• We provide home office equipment.
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• Full-time job opportunity (37.5 hours per week).
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• Compensation range: $36-$40 per hour, depending on experience.
  
  

Contact
Please submit a resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and desired schedule to careers@mcneilliplaw.com. 

Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify the human resources manager.

Candidates may apply from AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NH, NC, NY, NV, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, UT, VA, WA, and WI. The successful candidate will work from their own home office.

McNeill PLLC does not accept resumes through search firms or other third parties. We only accept resumes directly from candidates who are interested in joining our firm.

 

LEGAL Marketing and events Specialist – 100% Remote

McNeill PLLC, a certified majority woman-owned biotech and pharma-focused IP boutique, is looking for a detail-oriented, tech-savvy, self-motivated legal marketing and events specialist with at least three years of legal marketing experience, preferably in a virtual office environment with an Intellectual Property law firm or practice group. The successful candidate will have superior writing, editorial, and proofreading skills. This position requires attention to detail, strategic thinking, and the ability to work independently to move projects forward.

Partnering with the managing partner, partners, director of finance and operations, and the human resources manager, the successful candidate will:

Outside Marketing

• Maintain firm website content and internet presence (i.e., posting events, articles, and LinkedIn posts, etc.).
• Manage and coordinate the firm’s industry ranking materials to include preparing and submitting marketing surveys (i.e., MIP IP Stars, IAM).
• Research and identify new opportunities for firm rankings and branding.
• Manage the development and coordination of external marketing materials, including marketing materials for attorneys, sponsorship advertisements, and newsletters
• Assist with new client proposals and presentations.
• Provide support and coordinate with attorneys for all speaking and outside marketing events.
• Coordinate with practice development and recruiting manager to ensure practitioners respond to the annual Vault survey.
• Maintain the firm’s contact list.
• Report and maintain firm statistics for use in marketing materials.
• Work with outside vendors as needed on promotional items.
• Coordinate with outside vendor on website redesign and significant updates.

Internal Communications

• Manage the development and coordination of internal communication, including time-sensitive firm announcements and newsletters.
• Maintain the firm’s marketing page on the intranet.
• Support human resources with new hire onboarding (i.e., photograph scheduling and professional biography development).

 Internal Events

• Coordinate firm-wide events, including but not limited to, annual state of the firm presentation; monthly virtual coffee sessions; regional meetups; firm-wide retreat; and virtual holiday party.
• Coordinate, purchase and distribute firm anniversary and holiday gifts for employees
• Seek and suggest opportunities to promote employee connections as part of the virtual office environment.
• Other administrative duties as needed, such as coordinating firm activities and meetings.

 A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, English, or a related field is preferred. We will also consider candidates with equivalent relevant professional experience. Qualified candidates will also have strong technical skills, including solid proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Canva a must. Web editing experience. Working knowledge of Constant Contact a plus. Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize multiple assignments while remaining flexible.

ABOUT US

A group of former big law attorneys founded McNeill in 2014 and continue to practice high value, strategic patent prosecution and client counseling in a smaller firm environment. Our attorneys are nationally recognized leaders in chemistry and life sciences patent prosecution and counseling, and the firm has been ranked as a recommended firm for patent prosecution for multiple years.

We love what we do! We work with the best and brightest innovative clients at the cutting edge of biotechnology and chemistry. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a big firm level environment, while benefiting from the firm's strong commitment to reasonable work hours, family-friendly atmosphere, and respect for employee work-life balance. We are committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, identity, religion, and experience.

• The firm has never had a central brick-and-mortar location and instead uses advanced cloud-based networking capabilities. This eliminates commuting and allows us to hire the best candidates from different locations.
• We offer comprehensive and generous benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and alternative work schedules (the option to work a compressed workweek) after a minimum tenure of one year for eligible employees. The firm also provides a competitive salary, 401(k) plan with a generous matching component, four weeks of paid time off earned on a pro rata basis throughout the year, generous paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and twelve paid holidays including the employee’s birthday. Eligible employees may elect to make pre-tax contributions to a flexible spending account or a health savings account.
• We provide home office equipment.
• We support professional development by providing training.
• Full time (37.5 hours per week) or Part-time job opportunity (30 hours per week)

• Compensation range: $35-45 per hour, depending on experience.
  

Please submit a resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and desired schedule (for example, M-F, 9-5 with a break for lunch) to careers@mcneilliplaw.com. 

Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify the human resources manager.

Candidates may apply from AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, UT, VA, WA, and WI. The successful candidate will work from their own home office. 

McNeill PLLC does not accept resumes through search firms or other third parties. We only accept resumes directly from candidates who are interested in joining our firm. 

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

Massachusetts law requires we make the following statement: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. We do not use lie detector tests for our employees in any state. 

 

Patent Counsel - Biology

McNeill PLLC is looking for an experienced patent attorney with an advanced degree in Biology. Candidates must have at least 9 years of experience in patent prosecution and counseling, including reviewing the work of junior practitioners. Candidates should have a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States. Applicants must be admitted to practice before the USPTO.

This is a unique opportunity to practice law at a big firm level, while benefiting from McNeill’s strong commitment to reasonable work hours, family-friendly atmosphere, and respecting employee work-life balance.

Full-time salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. We are open to part-time positions, proportionately compensated. For counsel committed to billing 1700 per year, the salary range is: $280,000 – $310,000 per year.

We are committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, identity, religion, and experience.

Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing representative US patents or published applications that you have drafted and/or prosecuted to careers@mcneilliplaw.com.

Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify the human resources manager.

Candidates may apply from AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, UT, VA, WA, and WI. The successful candidate will work from their own home office. 

McNeill PLLC does not accept resumes through search firms or other third parties. We only accept resumes directly from candidates who are interested in joining our firm. 

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

Massachusetts law requires we make the following statement: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. We do not use lie detector tests for our employees in any state. 

 

Patent  Agent or associate - chemistry

We are looking for an experienced attorney or patent agent with an advanced degree in Chemistry.  Candidates must have at least 3 years relevant experience in patent prosecution and a track record of performing work for innovative life science, biotech, and/or pharmaceutical corporations based in the United States. Applicants must be admitted to practice before the USPTO.

We want to hear from you even if you want a part-time position or are an on-ramp candidate who wants to return to the workforce. This is a unique opportunity to practice law at a big firm level, while benefiting from the firm's strong commitment to reasonable work hours, family-friendly atmosphere, and respecting employee work-life balance.

Full-time salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. We are open to part-time positions, proportionately compensated.

For associates committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $210,000– $270,000 per year.

For agents committed to billing 1700 per year salary range: $195,000 – $220,000 per year.

We are committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, identity, religion, and experience.

Please submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, desired hours per year, and a portfolio listing representative US patents or published applications that you have drafted and/or prosecuted to careers@mcneilliplaw.com.

Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify the human resources manager.

Candidates may apply from AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, UT, VA, WA, and WI. The successful candidate will work from their own home office. 

McNeill PLLC does not accept resumes through search firms or other third parties. We only accept resumes directly from candidates who are interested in joining our firm. 

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

Massachusetts law requires we make the following statement: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. We do not use lie detector tests for our employees in any state.