Patent Prosecution – Jr-Level Associate (Chem/Mech) – Midwest-Based Law Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Midwest-based law firm is seeking a Jr-Level Associate with 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience to join its Chicago office. The role involves handling patent applications across various technologies, including chemical engineering and materials science. This position offers a collaborative environment and a competitive salary range, making it an excellent opportunity for aspiring IP lawyers.

Benefits

Collaborative law firm environment

Recognition for pro bono work

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Background/degree in chemical engineering or materials science.
• Experience with filtration, material science, polymer science, and medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute patent applications in chemical and mechanical technologies.
• Work on filtration, material science, polymer science, and medical devices.

Skills

Patent searching

Patent analysis

Education

Degree in chemical engineering

Degree in materials science

Job description

Patent Prosecution – Jr-Level Associate (Chem/Mech) – Midwest-Based Law Firm

About the Position:
We are working with an international Am Law 100 firm that has an active need for an IP lawyer with 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience to join its Chicago office as an associate. The attorneys in this thriving practice have backgrounds in technology and scientific spaces from nearly every industry sector. The firm offers the full suite of patent services, including procurement, prosecution, domestic and global portfolio maintenance, post-grant proceedings, valuation and transaction advice, pre-suit investigations and opinions, clearance, and design-around options.

Highlights:
· Ranked as one of the top firms to work for in the Midwest by Vault Law
· Recognized on the Client Service A-Team report by BTI Consulting
· Collaborative law firm environment
· Recognized by the American Bar Association for pro bono work

Responsibilities:
· Prosecute patent applications in a range of chemical and mechanical technologies, including filtration, material science, polymer science and medical devices

Required Qualifications:
· 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience
· Background/degree in chemical engineering or materials science
· Experience with filtration, material science, polymer science and medical devices
· Patent searching and analysis skills are a plus

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $175,000 – $255,000.

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