Patent Attorney (CS & EE)

Shumaker & Sieffert; Woodbury (MN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contributions

Health insurance + HSA with firm contr

Dental and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability

Life and accidental death insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Shumaker & Sieffert in Woodbury, Minnesota, is seeking experienced patent attorneys who are truly tech-savvy. If you love understanding how things work and can draft clean, defensible patents, you’ll fit right in. We work with leading tech companies and offer flexible options: Woodbury office or remote.

Our team is technical, meticulous, and focused on high-quality patent work. Requirements: two years of patent prep and prosecution; a BS in CS/CE/EE; a law degree (JD); USPTO registration

Qualifications

• Two years of patent prep and prosecution experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering.
• Experience or knowledge in AI, cloud storage, virtualization, OS, databases, software-defined vehicle architecture, or wireless 5G/6G.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• USPTO registration preferred; if not registered, at least eligible technical degree.

Skills

Patent experience

Technical background

Generative AI knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Patent Attorney (CS and EE)

Shumaker & Sieffert is looking for experienced patent attorneys who are also, at heart, tech nerds. If you love digging into how things actually work and you can write clean, defensible patents, you’ll fit right in.

We work with some of the best tech companies in the world, helping protect meaningful innovation. You can work in our Woodbury, Minnesota office, but remote positions are also available if that fits your life better.

Who we’re looking for:

We need attorneys who understand the technology at a deep level, not just at the buzzword level. You should have:

• Two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering.
• Experience or strong knowledge in one or more of the following: generative artificial intelligence, cloud storage systems, virtualization, operating systems, databases, software-defined vehicle architecture, wireless communications (5G/6G).
• A law degree (JD) from an accredited law school.
• USPTO registration is strongly preferred. If you’re not registered yet, you must at least have an eligible technical degree.

Why work with us:

We’re a mid-sized patent prosecution firm that focuses on high-quality patent work for some of the best technology companies in the world. Our team is experienced, technical, and serious about getting the details right. We respect deep expertise, good judgment, and clear writing.

We’re large enough to work on meaningful projects but small enough that you won't get lost in a crowd. We care about doing good work, treating people fairly, and building long-term relationships — with our clients and with each other.

Compensation:

• Salary ranges from $130,000 to $240,000 and is based on a billed rate system.
• Profit sharing and generous benefits package included.
• The salary range listed in each job posting represents the minimum and maximum targets for new hire salaries across all locations. Actual compensation within this range is determined by various factors, such as experience, billing rate, and production.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Health insurance + HSA with firm contribution
• Dental and vision coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Interested?

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