Patent Prosecution Associate (2-4+ years experience)

About the role

We are seeking a junior patent prosecution associate attorney with 2‑4+ years of experience who has demonstrated writing and research skills and basic experience responding to office actions, drafting claim sets and patent applications, and handling invention intake. The position is fast‑paced, offers immediate client contact, and provides opportunities to develop case management and client relationship management skills. You will work within a team‑centric patent prosecution group that collaborates on diverse project teams, and you will also have the chance to contribute to litigation, trademark, e‑commerce, and transactional matters. The firm values a results‑oriented, client‑service‑focused culture and looks for attorneys who prioritize team success over individual performance.

Responsibilities

• Responding to office actions
• Drafting claim sets and patent applications
• Conducting invention intake
• Providing immediate client contact and support
• Developing case management and client relationship management skills
• Working on litigation, trademark, e‑commerce, and transactional projects
• Collaborating within diverse project teams for each case
• Contributing to a team effort to deliver high‑quality client service
• Prioritizing team work over individual performance

Requirements

• 2‑4+ years of experience as a patent prosecution associate attorney
• Demonstrated writing and research skills
• Basic experience with responding to office actions, drafting claim sets and patent applications, and invention intake
• Big firm experience is a plus (not required)
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with a positive attitude
• Conscientious attention to detail
• Proactive problem solving
• Ability to think outside the box to execute projects based on end goals
• Attitude aligned with core values: puts 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
• Willingness to prioritize team work over individual performance

Qualifications

• Preferred technical degrees: mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineering
• Open to other technical degrees

Skills

• Legal writing and research
• Patent prosecution (office actions, claim drafting, application drafting)
• Invention intake
• Client communication and relationship management
• Case management
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Proactive problem solving
• Adaptability and creative thinking
• Effective communication