Positions are open across the firm's geographical footprint, including Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Washington, DC, and potentially additional locations on a case-by-case basis. This position accepts applications on an ongoing basis and has no set closing deadline.
What you will receive at Holland & Hart:- A hybrid work environment that offers a flexible work schedule with the opportunity for in-person connection and continuous professional development.
- The opportunity of a range of long-term career paths that align with your career goals.
- A competitive, production-based compensation package that includes comprehensive benefits.
- Clear career growth progression with the opportunity to advance to as an autonomous practitioner and/or as a leader of the team.
- Opportunities for career growth and curated development, including training in business development and client management.
- An innovative firm culture that includes cutting-edge technology (including AI), a collaborative work environment, and personalized training, mentorship, and support.
- World-class, outdoor recreation at your doorstep in our backyard.
Our Ideal Candidate:- Is currently engaged in patent preparation/prosecution work.
- Appreciates having a great life/work balance, as well as mentorship and collaboration levels that cater to your desired career path.
- Has 2+ years of recent experience in patent preparation, with experience in wireless telecommunications systems, standards-related technologies, communication networks, electrical hardware and software, computer networks, semiconductors, storage devices, circuits, memory, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data security, or wearable technology preferred (but not required).
- Has a strong academic record with a technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics/Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or comparable fields.
- Is a practitioner who wants to grow their career, is innovative, and enjoys working in an innovative culture on cutting-edge technology.
- Candidates must be registered with the USPTO to serve as a Patent Agent.
How do I apply?- To learn more about what makes our patent group unique and to apply, please visit: https://hhpatentcareers.com/patent-agents-careers
- Submit your resume, cover letter (please specify your geographic interest), brief writing sample (publicly available patent application or office action responses or other technical writing) and undergrad transcripts.
Salary Range:Holland & Hart's compensation is merit-based -you'll be evaluated on your performance and achievements. As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act, Holland & Hart is providing a good faith salary range for this position (if based in Colorado):$120,000 to $275,000+.A discretionary bonus and other incentives may be available based on performance.
Benefits Summary:Holland & Hart promotes work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additionally the firm provides enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers as well as an automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave. The firm offers inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, a subscription service for continuing legal education programs, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.
