Patent Associate - Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a junior patent associate with an engineering background to join its Intellectual Property practice in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will contribute to a collaborative and client-focused environment.

Duties

• Engage in patent prosecution with a focus on mechanical technologies.
• Handle chemical or materials science patent applications as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to provide exceptional client service.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience as an agent or attorney.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills.
• USPTO registration and admission to a state bar or wave-in capability.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Graduate degree preferred.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.
• State bar admission.

Skills

• Proficiency in handling mechanical and chemical patent applications.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Productivity and discretionary bonuses.

A Vault 100 firm widely cited for its outstanding mentorship opportunities for new associates and for its prestigious clientele, associates also applaud its impressive pro-bono policies, which consider pro-bono work just as important as billable work in calculating bonuses and advancement. They also cite mobility within the firm and say that lower-level associates often work closely with partners on projects, making growth opportunities abundant to those looking for career development.