Patent Agent - Electrical (SFC)

Summary

Stinson LLP is seeking an experienced patent agent to join the patent prosecution group of our Intellectual Property and Technology Division. The position involves drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, providing patentability assessments, and assisting with freedom to operate and due diligence assessments.

Responsibilities

• Draft and globally prosecute patent applications
• Coordinate and correspond with foreign law firms and associates to file foreign patent applications
• Coordinate and correspond with clients for processing and legalization of formal documents for filing in U.S. and foreign patent offices
• Review country requirements and obtain Foreign Filing License where needed
• Maintain client patent portfolio
• Prepare and send notices to clients regarding upcoming deadlines
• Correspond with foreign law firms regarding filings, deadlines and billings
• Anticipate supervising partner or client needs for specific projects
• Delegate effectively and as appropriate with Paralegals or Legal Administrative Assistants
• Meet billable hour requirement of 1650 per year

Essential Functions

• Patient and professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions
• Team player who motivates and educates other team members
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions
• Team player who motivates and educates other team members

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a professional office environment
• The employee will work in a professional, fast paced office environment that may require additional hours to complete work
• While performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear
• The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision

Benefits & Compensation

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans
• Medical savings accounts
• Firm-provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness Program, and Caregiving Support Concierge Services
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, and paid leave for sick and safe time, parental, and military
• Adequate work-life programs, including service bonuses, back-up child, elder, and pet care, and an employee discount program
• The salary range for this role is $96,000 – $120,000