Patent Attorney Position

Widerman Malek, PL; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

In-office collaboration with flexiblе

Mentorship and growth

Modern tools

Collegial culture

Sustainable practice

Community involvement

Florida living

Job summary

Widerman Malek is seeking a patent attorney with 0-3 years of experience to join our Melbourne, Florida headquarters. The role focuses on drafting and prosecuting patent applications, performing prior art searches, and working closely with clients and inventors to understand innovations.

This in-office position offers mentorship, modern prosecution tools, and opportunities to grow into client relationships and business development as your practice matures.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to, or eligibility for admission to, a state bar.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO or eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration examination.
• Technical background suitable for patent work in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, biomedical engineering, or related field.
• Strong writing, analytical, technical, and communication skills.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications across a range of technologies, including software, electronics, medical devices, satellite technology, and consumer devices
• Conduct prior art searches, patentability analyses, and freedom-to-operate reviews
• Communicate with clients and inventors to understand technical innovations
• Respond to Office Actions and work with attorneys and staff to manage prosecution timelines
• Use modern docketing and patent prosecution tools to work efficiently and accurately
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas in a collegial, team-oriented environment
• As your practice matures, take on increased client relationship and business development responsibilities

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Patent prosecution software

Docketing software

Job description

Patent Attorney Position - Melbourne, Florida

Widerman Malek is seeking a patent attorney with 0-3 years of experience to join our firm at our headquarters in Melbourne, Florida. Recent law school graduates who are admitted to a state bar and registered, or eligible for registration, with the USPTO are encouraged to apply.

This is a growth-oriented, in-office role. We will provide a steady pipeline of substantive work, modern patent prosecution tools to help you work efficiently, and mentorship to support your development into a self-sufficient practitioner. As your practice develops, our goal is to help you build strong client relationships and eventually a book of business, supported by a firm that genuinely invests in your success.

This is an in-office position in Melbourne, Florida.

What You’ll Do

• Draft and prosecute patent applications across a range of technologies, including software, electronics, medical devices, satellite technology, and consumer devices
• Conduct prior art searches, patentability analyses, and freedom-to-operate reviews
• Communicate with clients and inventors to understand technical innovations
• Respond to Office Actions and work with attorneys and staff to manage prosecution timelines
• Use modern docketing and patent prosecution tools to work efficiently and accurately
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas in a collegial, team-oriented environment
• As your practice matures, take on increased client relationship and business development responsibilities

What We’re Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to, or eligibility for admission to, a state bar
• Registration to practice before the USPTO or eligibility to sit for the USPTO registration examination
• Technical background suitable for patent work for our clients, including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, biomedical engineering, or a related field
• Strong writing, analytical, technical, and communication skills
• 0-3 years of relevant experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: Salary starting at $95,000, with final compensation based on experience, technical background, bar admission, and USPTO registration status
• In-office collaboration with flexibility: This position is based at our Melbourne headquarters and is intended to be performed primarily on-site. After an initial period, remote work may be available as needed based on individual circumstances, performance, workflow, and firm needs
• Mentorship and growth: Hands-on training with experienced patent practitioners and a clear path toward independent practice, client management, and business development
• Modern tools: Up-to-date patent prosecution and docketing software that supports efficient, high-quality work
• Collegial culture: A supportive, team-first environment where colleagues genuinely enjoy working together
• Sustainable practice: A firm that values excellent client service while recognizing that our people are more than their billable hours
• Community involvement: An active presence in the Melbourne and Space Coast communities, with encouragement and support for attorneys who want to become involved
• Florida living: Year-round sunshine, no Florida individual state income tax, and convenient access to the Space Coast’s beaches and outdoor activities

About Widerman Malek

What began in Melbourne, Florida, in 2003 as a local practice has grown into a full-service law firm serving clients across Florida, the United States, and around the world. While the firm has grown, the values that shaped it from the beginning have remained the same.

Our attorneys bring different experiences and perspectives but share a commitment to practical guidance, personal service, and helping clients move forward with confidence. Today, we continue to grow while remaining focused on supporting our people, strengthening our communities, and building relationships that last.

Our established intellectual property practice gives attorneys and patent professionals the opportunity to work with innovators, businesses, and entrepreneurs across a wide range of technologies.

In-Office | Salary starting at $95,000