Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney for their Chicago, IL office.

Job Overview:

The Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney will primarily focus on patent prosecution and portfolio management, with a preference for candidates experienced in optics, acoustics, video and audio signal processing and codecs, virtual/augmented reality, and microscopy systems and imaging techniques. The role involves collaborating with internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff, managing deadlines for multiple projects, and adapting to evolving Firm needs.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution and portfolio management activities
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on patent matters
• Manage deadlines for a variety of ongoing projects
• Adapt to evolving Firm needs and embrace new skills and best practices

Requirements:

• 2+ years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house
• Experience with portfolio management
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Optics, Physics, or Biomedical (with an electrical or software focus)
• Graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree (preferred)
• Admission to the USPTO (preferred)
• Involvement with patent analysis/opinions of counsel and IPRs (preferred)

Education and Certifications:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field
• Graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree (preferred)
• Admission to the USPTO (preferred)

Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in optics, acoustics, video and audio signal processing and codecs, virtual/augmented reality, and microscopy systems and imaging techniques (preferred)
• Experience in software and AI (a plus)
• Ability to manage time and deadlines effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities

Benefits offered:

• Career development planning
• Professional growth opportunities
• Specialized training programs
• Mentorship program
• Bar exam/bar review course reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts
• Wellness program, employee and family assistance program
• Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits
• Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays
• Performance recognition
• ABA, state, and local bar membership fee reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term disability plan, long-term disability plan
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance
• Parental/family leave
• A respected organization with a collaborative culture
• Growing a firm with an exciting future
• Flexible remote work policy (ability to work remotely up to 2.5 days per week)
• Contemporary work environment
• Positive and respectful work climate

Built on client focus, this firm has been nationally ranked in 15 practice areas by US News. This firm provides strategic, sophisticated, affordable counsel across the country and internationally. Attorneys at this firm focus on their clients' entire organization, not just on the legal matters. They work in collaborative, cross-practice teams which focus not only on legal and regulatory matters, but also on operational issues, market opportunities, and competitive advantage. Additionally, the attorneys at this firm have a deep understanding and experience in a number of industries subject to unique regulatory or rapidly changing market conditions.