Patent Attorney (Electrical Arts) - Kansas City

Stinson's

$200K — $250K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor, higher degree, or equivalent in Law
  • 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical arts
  • Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, or related field
  • Excellent academic credentials along with strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and independently
  • U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration
  • Licensed to practice law in Missouri

Responsibilities

  • Draft and prosecute U.S. and foreign patent applications in electrical engineering and computer science
  • Draft and review intellectual property and technology agreements and licenses
  • Conduct patentability assessments and freedom to operate analyses
  • Perform due diligence assessments related to technology
  • Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines

Benefits

  • Base salary and discretionary merit bonus based on performance
  • Opportunity to work on diverse patent cases in cutting-edge technology fields
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced legal professionals
  • Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Potential for career growth within a well-established law firm
Full Job Description
This position's responsibilities would include drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications in the fields of electrical engineering, computer science, and software-implemented business methods, drafting and reviewing intellectual property and technology related agreements and licenses, and providing patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments.

Qualifications
  • Juris Doctor, higher degree, or equivalent in Law
  • 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical arts.
  • Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, or related degree and/or work experience
  • Excellent academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required.
  • Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task efficiently and be an independent thinker.
  • U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration.
  • Licensed to practice law in Missouri.

Applicants should provide a resume, cover letter, undergraduate transcripts, law school transcripts, and a technical writing sample. Please submit your application by no later than 45 days following the posted date. Applications received after this date may not be considered.

Our attorney compensation structure has two components: (1) a base salary and (2) a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000. The salary range for this position is based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, and location. The range is provided as an initial approximation at the time of posting and may vary based on the individual's unique qualifications and experience.

Please apply online at https://www.stinson.com/careers-current-opportunities . For questions, contact [redacted].

For more information about Stinson, visit us at http://www.stinson.com and the NALP Directory of Legal Employers, https://www.nalpdirectory.com.

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