Intellectual Property Associate - Patent Prosecution (Chemical Engineering & Materials Science)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Associate specializing in Patent Prosecution to join their Chicago, IL office. The role focuses on patent prosecution with an emphasis on chemical engineering and materials science.

Duties

• Conduct patent prosecution with a focus on chemical and mechanical technologies.
• Engage in patent searching and analysis.
• Collaborate in a client-focused, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Experience with filtration, material science, polymer science, and medical devices.
• Bar admission is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Education

• Degree in chemical engineering or materials science preferred.

Certifications

• Bar admission.

Skills

• Patent searching and analysis skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.

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.