Mechanical Attorney in Seattle, WA

Law Firm

Seattle, WA

Mechanical Attorney in Seattle, WA

Attorney

2-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Mechanical Patent Associate - Mid to Senior Level

Job Responsibilities:
The Mechanical Patent Associate will be part of the Intellectual Property Practice Group at a global law firm, working on various aspects of patent law. Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic development of patent portfolios, including patent procurement and prosecution.
- Client counseling and patent portfolio management.
- Supporting patent analysis and patent litigation.
- Working directly with clients from various industries, both nationally and internationally.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet client needs.
- Managing a large docket with efficiency, ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met.

Education and Experience Information:
Applicants for the Mechanical Patent Associate position should meet the following education and experience criteria:
- Possess 2-5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, either in-house or as outside counsel, specifically in the mechanical arts such as recreational vehicles, industrial devices, medical devices, and consumer devices.
- A BS degree in mechanical engineering is preferred; however, candidates with other degrees will be considered.
- Additional legal, industry, and/or academic experience in mechanical engineering or related fields is desirable.
- Must have active bar admission in California, New York, Oregon, Washington, or Washington, .
- Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong time management and organizational skills.

Salary Information:
The annualized salary range for the Mechanical Patent Associate position in California, New York, Washington, and Washington, . is $260,000 to $315,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA), short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

Additional Notes:
The law firm emphasizes a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a supportive and dynamic work environment free from unlawful discrimination. The firm provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees who need them due to disability or religious reasons. This position is a non-remote role with flexibility for office locations in Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, Portland, San Francisco, and Washington, . The firm encourages candidates ready to advance their careers to apply, highlighting the opportunity to work on high-profile cases.