Patent Prosecution Attorney for Growing Chicago IP Practice

Atticus Recruiting Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mid-sized law firm in Chicago is seeking a patent prosecution attorney with 2-4 years of experience. This role offers opportunities in a dynamic practice area with a focus on intellectual property, requiring strong academic credentials and registration with the USPTO. Whether in the Associate or Counsel track, this position promises significant career growth prospects within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm.
• Strong academic credentials from a top 50 law school.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.

Responsibilities

• Join a fast-growing IP practice group focused on patent prosecution.
• Handle patent prosecution cases for various technologies.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Strong academic credentials

Registered to practice before the USPTO

Life science experience

Software experience

Electrical engineering experience

Electrical mechanical experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top 50 law school

Job description

Our client, a Chicago-based, mid-sized, full-service law firm, seeks a patent prosecution attorney for its Chambers & Partners ranked IP practice group.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of patent prosecution experience in a peer law firm environment.
• Strong academic credentials from a top 50 law school.
• Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Life science, software, electrical and/or electrical mechanical experience preferred.

This position is available in two tracks,Associate (2000 hrs) and Counsel (1800 hrs), and presents a unique opportunity to join one of the fastest growing practices in Chicago.

Location: Chicago

Employment Type: Law Firm

Experience: Junior Attorney

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