Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney with 2+ years of prosecution experience, particularly in portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have a background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Optics, Physics, or Biomedical with an electrical or software focus, along with a demonstrated interest in optics, acoustics, video and audio signal processing, codecs, virtual/augmented reality, and microscopy systems and imaging techniques. Experience in software and AI is a plus.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications
• Manage patent portfolios and provide strategic counseling to clients
• Conduct patent analysis and opinions of counsel
• Participate in inter partes reviews (IPRs)
• Stay abreast of new technologies and relevant legal developments

Requirements:

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

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage time and deadlines effectively
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Analytical and decision-making skills

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Optics, Physics, or Biomedical (with an electrical or software focus)
• Admission to the USPTO is a plus
• Graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree is a plus

Benefits:

• Challenging and Dynamic Role
• Career Development Planning
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Performance Management and Coaching
• Specialized Training Programs
• Mentorship Program
• Bar Exam/Bar Review Course Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, 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
• Respected Organization with a Collaborative Culture
• Growing 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.