Patent Attorney (Mechanical Eng) – Hybrid Work & Bonus

Kim IP; Voorhees Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Kim Intellectual Property Law Group (Kim IP) in Voorhees, New Jersey seeks an experienced Patent Attorney with a Mechanical Engineering background to join our expanding IP practice. You will draft and prosecute U.S.

and international patent applications and help develop patent portfolio strategies for innovative clients. This role offers substantial responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships with hybrid work flexibility across domestic

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.
• Admission to the New Jersey Bar (or ability to obtain admission).
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm or comparable IP practice.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple client matters.
• Prior engineering or industry experience (preferred).
• Patent litigation experience (preferred).
• Experience managing client portfolios (preferred).
• Portable business (welcome but not required).

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications.
• Develop patent portfolio strategies for innovative clients.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses.
• Counsel clients on intellectual property strategy.
• Work directly with inventors, engineers, executives, and in-house counsel.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across multiple technical disciplines.
• Gain exposure to domestic and international intellectual property matters.
• This position offers substantial responsibility and opportunities for building long-term client relationships.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Strong writing

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission to NJ or ability to obtain

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Registration to USPTO

Job description

Kim Intellectual Property Law Group (Kim IP) in Voorhees, New Jersey seeks an experienced Patent Attorney with a Mechanical Engineering background to join our expanding IP practice. You will draft and prosecute U.S.

and international patent applications and help develop patent portfolio strategies for innovative clients. This role offers substantial responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to build long-term client relationships with hybrid work flexibility across domestic