Patent Attorney (Mid-Level to Senior)

About the role

Klemchuk LLP is seeking a mid-level to senior patent attorney (preferably at least 8 years of experience) licensed to practice before the USPTO to join our Patent Practice Group. This position offers the opportunity to prepare and prosecute patent applications, engage in patent counseling with extensive direct client and USPTO contact, and potentially involve patent litigation support and PTAB support. Our growth focus is in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science arts, but we are open to considering any candidate that meets our culture and brand standards. Our client base ranges from entrepreneurial start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across many technology areas.

What you'll do

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications
• Provide patent counseling with hands-on direct client and USPTO contact
• Support patent litigation and PTAB matters, including infringement, invalidity, and claim construction analysis
• Develop general patent strategy counseling for clients
• Provide assistance with design arounds and freedom to operate opinions
• Build patent and legal business through client development, client relationship management, and project management
• Lead a small team of professionals

What we're looking for

• Mid-level to senior patent attorney (preferably at least 8 years of experience)
• Licensed to practice before the USPTO
• Proven track record of growing client relationships and patent portfolios
• Technical background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science arts preferred

Success behaviors

• Ability to "get stuff done" with a positive attitude in a team environment
• Provide a high level of technical service to clients coupled with soft skills to grow client relationships as measured by new matter origination
• Attention to detail and willingness to follow structure set by team best practices
• Proactive problem solving for clients (e.g., anticipating potential problems and providing solutions)
• Ability to think outside the box to execute on projects based on end goal versus detailed road map
• Willingness to devote non-billable time to invest in building a great law business with our team
• Consistent with our core values: great attitude putting others first, driven to make an impact, always open to a better way, courage to do the right thing, and someone you can count on

What we offer

• Sophisticated work with a manageable schedule
• Career and business development coaching as well as leadership training
• Project and client relationship management where compensation is not based solely on billable hours
• Opportunity to build a small team of professionals
• Collaborative environment where everyone has a voice and enjoys working on projects together
• Coaching and mentoring to develop as a successful project manager and client relationship manager
• Career growth opportunity within the firm for an attorney who can successfully grow a client base and lead a team

Please contact laura.klemchuk@klemchuk.com with a resume and cover letter.