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:
- **Members Only**
- 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
