Goodwin Procter Llp
IP Training & Project Specialist
Boston, USA · Director
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
The bottom of this range ($80,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $85,446. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $102,128 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Architects, Except Landscape and Naval" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (17-1011) · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Join Goodwin's Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale.
- This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers.
- This role requires comprehensive knowledge of USPTO and foreign patent prosecution processes, strong technical and analytical expertise, and a leadership-oriented, results-driven mindset.
Responsibilities
- Supports the management team and IP managers with special requests, ensuring high-quality work product and timely completion of deliverables.
- Maintains current knowledge of USPTO and foreign patent prosecution rules, procedures, and industry trends, incorporating updates into training and operational guidance.
- Assists with testing, training, implementation, and optimization of IP-related and practice support software.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Comprehensive knowledge of IP prosecution procedural terminology, requirements, and workflow.
- Demonstrated level of comfort in a professional teaching/training role including the ability to interpret needs and respond within established guidelines with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel, with strong general computer and database management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Experience with project management and docketing functions is highly desirable.
Nice to have
- law firm experience strongly preferred.
- A minimum of three (3+) years of domestic patent prosecution experience in a law firm or professional services environment
Compensation
- At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement & Savings Plan
- Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
- Employee discounts and perks
- Benefits and More
- At Goodwin, you will discover your next career opportunity with a rewarding compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
Company info
- At Goodwin, we work with some of the world's most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
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