Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Phoenix office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a patent prosecution associate attorney with 2-6 years of experience. The candidate will be preparing and prosecuting patent applications filed with the USPTO and foreign patent offices, counseling clients on comprehensive IP strategy, prior art analysis, and IP portfolio management. Should have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering. Must preferably have prior industry experience. Experience with foreign patent applications is a plus. Must be admitted before the US Patent and Trademark Office. Admission to the Bar is required.

The candidate should have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school. The firm offers a full benefits package such as life, health, accident, and disability insurance and a 401(k) plan.

This is one of Phoenixs premier, full-service law firms. They represent major clients from Arizona and around the world in corporate, litigation, intellectual property, real estate, and other areas. They are particularly strong in litigation and have been involved in many major trials. Matters are staffed leanly, so all attorneys receive substantial responsibility and client contact, and the firm has a cooperative atmosphere where attorneys are willing to assist each other. Partnership prospects are good here, and all attorneys participate in the management of the firm. Excellent formal and on the job training is provided, and this firm is committed to diversity. The firm encourages its attorneys to participate in community service and pro bono work.