Job Description and Salary
ArentFox Schiff LLP is seeking a patent attorney or patent agent with five or more years of experience to join our Intellectual Property practice in San Francisco. The successful candidate will draft and prosecute U.S. and worldwide patent applications in a client-facing role requiring direct engagement with inventors, and scientists. For attorney candidates, this is a non-partnership track position. A bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Patent Bar registration, and demonstrated expertise in wireless telecommunications - including 5G/6G and WiFi - are required. Strong written, oral, and organizational skills are essential. Current experience preparing patent applications for Qualcomm is highly preferred, and additional experience in areas such as power devices, analog circuits, medical devices, software, mechanical devices, or 3D printing is a plus. ArentFox Schiff offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Interested candidates should submit a resume, transcripts, and a patent application writing sample.
The good faith base salary range for this position is a minimum of $150,000 to a maximum of $200,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, years of relevant experience, education, applicable bar admissions, and the candidate's overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a comprehensive bonus program with opportunities for discretionary incentives that may include productivity, business development, and merit-based components, subject to applicable policies.
Benefits
We know that the needs of our employees vary and can change throughout the different stages of life. That's why we offer a wide array of flexible benefit options designed to help you live healthy, live well , and live for tomorrow . In addition to medical, dental, vision, profit-sharing, generous paid time off, and numerous other benefits, we also provide a flexible reimbursement account that helps pay for the things that contribute to your personal well-being, in your own way.
* The job description is a general summary of the major duties. It may not specify all duties, tasks, and assignments associated with a job. It does not limit or in any way modify the right of management to direct, assign, and control the work of employees in a unit. Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work effectively in a team environment, and ability to work in an atmosphere of multiple projects and shifting priorities are requirements of all jobs at ArentFox Schiff LLP. Additional job-related qualifications may be specified for some openings. Job descriptions are subject to periodic review and modification.
