Lee & Hayes, a nationally known intellectual property (IP) law firm, is seeking a lateral experienced patent attorney. The ideal candidate will have some portable business, possess strong client development skills with the ability to take a lead role managing and growing a client account. Working primarily in computer-related technology fields (i.e., software, hardware, networking, etc), we focus on the business side of IP law, including patent preparation, patent prosecution, client counseling, infringement, and validity analysis.
Lee & Hayes has recently been ranked #1 for Overall Quality of Patents in four technology areas by IAM, and #1 for its Innovation Cycle Time in 2009 by IP Today. We offer a collegial and team-oriented work environment with a nationally competitive compensation and benefits package. This position is available in Spokane, WA, or Seattle, WA.
Qualifications:
Candidate must have 5+ years of law firm or combined law firm and in-house patent prosecution experience, preferably in the Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Engineering, or Computer Science fields. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills are required. Excellent academic record and USPTO registration are also required.
Contact:
For confidential consideration, please submit your resume (with USPTO registration) to hr@leehayes.com. Lee & Hayes is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace.
Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Spokane, Washington or Seattle, Washington