Mid-Level Patent Associate (Video Encoding)

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Mid-Level Patent Associate (Video Encoding) - Join our Intellectual Property Practice Group at a Top-Ranked Law Firm with Competitive Salary and Benefits!

H1: Mid-Level Patent Associate (Video Encoding)
H2: Join Our Intellectual Property Practice Group at a Top-Ranked Law Firm

The Law Firm:

- Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
- Full-service law firm with over 350 lawyers and technical professionals
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary practices serving clients worldwide
- Evolving since 1848 to meet changing needs and expectations
- Trusted for generations for exceptional legal service and business acumen

The Location:

- Multiple offices across Wisconsin, Illinois, Utah, Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, and Washington .
- Modern office spaces designed for concentration and collaboration
- Opportunity to work in Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Denver, Raleigh, or Salt Lake City

The Position:

- Mid-Level Patent Associate
- Minimum 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience required
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
- Experience with video processing and codecs, particularly in video encoding and decoding
- Knowledge of video coding standards
- Experience in virtual/augmented reality and AI is a plus
- Admission to the USPTO is a plus

Job Requirements:

- Ability to learn and adapt to new skills and best practices
- Strong time management and deadline management skills
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Ability to build relationships and foster teamwork
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to handle confidential information with discretion
- Proactive problem-solving skills
- Professionalism and good judgment
- Authorized to work in the .

Why You Should Apply:

Total Rewards Package:

- Competitive base pay
- Outstanding benefits
- Opportunities for learning and growth
- Programs to help plan for the future
- Perks for downtime

Learning and Growth:

- Challenging and dynamic role
- Career development planning
- Professional growth opportunities
- Performance management and coaching
- Specialized training programs
- Mentorship program
- Bar exam/bar review course reimbursement

Health and Wellness:

- Medical, dental, and vision care
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Wellness program
- Employee and family assistance program

Total Compensation:

- Competitive base pay
- Outstanding benefits
- Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays
- Performance recognition
- Reimbursement for ABA, state, and local bar membership fees

Planning for the Future:

- 401(k) with company match
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- Life insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Parental/family leave

Culture and Workplace:

- Respected organization with collaborative culture
- Growing firm with an exciting future
- Flexible remote work policy (up to days per week)
- Modern work environment
- Positive and respectful work climate

To Apply:

- Submit an application via the online portal
- Recruitment agencies: Michael Best is not accepting unsolicited resumes
- Equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees
- Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with medical conditions or disabilities

Salary Information:

- Starting salary for associate positions in Denver office is $190,000
- Determined based on experience and practice area
- Eligible for associate bonus program and employer-sponsored benefits
- Full-time position eligible for 401k plan participation

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Medical, Dental, Vision Care, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Wellness Program, Employee and Family Assistance Program, 401(k) with Company Match, Short Term Disability Plan, Long Term Disability Plan, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Parental/Family Leave, Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays, Performance Recognition, ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement.

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Strong knowledge and experience in video processing and video codecs, familiarity with video coding standards, ability to learn and adapt to new skills and best practices, time management and deadline management skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, excellent communication skills, problem-solving skills, professionalism, adaptability, flexibility.

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering. Graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree is a plus.

Submit an application via the company's online portal.

Qualification and Experience Minimum of 2 years of patent drafting and prosecution experience at a firm or in-house, undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree is a plus, admission to the USPTO is a plus.

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