Senior Patent Attorney — Global Prosecution Expert

ArentFox Schiff LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ArentFox Schiff LLP seeks a senior patent agent or attorney with seven-plus years of experience to join our respected prosecution team in multiple offices including Chicago. A degree in Electrical Engineering is required.

Fluency in drafting and prosecuting US and international applications is essential. Ideal candidates bring hands-on engineering exposure to hardware, software, mobile devices, and cloud-based systems, plus strong writing, organization, and client-facing communication skills.

Qualifications

• Seven-plus years of experience as a patent agent or attorney.
• Experience drafting and prosecuting US and international patent applications.
• Experience drafting office actions and conducting examiner interviews.
• Familiarity with hardware and software technologies and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute US and worldwide patent applications, including foreign prosecution coordination.
• Draft office action responses and conduct examiner interviews.
• Develop patent drafting strategies with in‑house counsel and advise clients on infringement, validity, and freedom-to-operate.
• Collaborate with inventors and counsel in client-facing engagements with independence and oversight.

Skills

Oral communication

Writing skills

Strong organizational skills

Client-facing experience

Analytical mindset

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Patent databases

Prior art searching

Job description

ArentFox Schiff LLP seeks a senior patent agent or attorney with seven-plus years of experience to join our respected prosecution team in multiple offices including Chicago. A degree in Electrical Engineering is required.

Fluency in drafting and prosecuting US and international applications is essential. Ideal candidates bring hands-on engineering exposure to hardware, software, mobile devices, and cloud-based systems, plus strong writing, organization, and client-facing communication skills.