Patent Associate – Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (Denver)

About the role

Faegre Drinker is seeking a junior patent associate with an engineering background to join our dynamic Intellectual Property practice in our Denver office.

Responsibilities

• 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience (as an agent or attorney).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Graduate degree a plus.
• Demonstrated experience working with mechanical technologies.
• The ability to handle chemical or materials science patent applications as needed.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• USPTO and admission to a state bar from a relevant state (or wave-in capability) required.

Qualifications

• Collaborative, motivated associate who thrives in a client-focused, team-oriented environment.

Skills

• Collaborative, motivated associate who thrives in a client-focused, team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Flexible work policy asking all attorneys, consulting professionals and paraprofessionals to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week.
• Compensation range of $200,000 - $225,000 for the initial annual salary.
• Additional benefits such as productivity and discretionary bonuses; life, health, accident and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.

Pay

• The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position in the Denver office is $200,000 - $225,000.

Schedule

• In-office work policy asking all attorneys, consulting professionals and paraprofessionals to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week.

Contact

If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, we encourage you to apply online and include a cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript. Faegre Drinker is committed to fostering flexibility while maintaining a collaborative and client-focused environment.

Please contact Emily Coveyou, Associate Recruiting Manager, at emily.coveyou@faegredrinker.com with any questions.