Patent Agent (or Patent Associate)

Patent Agent or Patent Associate – Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (1st to 3rd year associate)

A leading law firm is seeking a Junior Patent Associate with an engineering background to join its dynamic Intellectual Property practice.

This position is available in multiple U.S. offices, including Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington.

Qualifications - The ideal candidate will possess:

• 1–3 years of patent prosecution experience (as a patent agent or patent attorney)
• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field (graduate degree preferred)
• Demonstrated experience working with mechanical technologies
• Ability to support chemical or materials science patent applications as needed
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Registration with the USPTO and admission to a state bar (or eligibility to waive in)

Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a collaborative and motivated associate who thrives in a client-focused, team-oriented environment and is eager to grow within a sophisticated intellectual property practice.

Work Environment

The firm is committed to fostering flexibility while maintaining a collaborative and client-focused culture. Attorneys and professional staff are expected to work from a firm office three days per week, balancing in-person collaboration and relationship-building with individual flexibility and work-life balance.