Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a Patent Associate or a Patent Agent with two to four years of experience for our Seattle office. This person will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent prosecution projects. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
Two to four years of patent associate or patent agent experience is required, and we strongly prefer USPTO admitted candidates who have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. We will also consider candidates who have a B.S. in Engineering with a M.S. in Electrical Engineering, or a B.S. degree in Engineering with relevant technical Electrical Engineering work experience. Please note that we are not seeking candidates with a B.S. degree in Biology or Chemistry. Strong academic performance (top third of class) is required. Applicants with Japanese language proficiency are strongly encouraged to apply.
In addition to submitting your cover letter, resume and transcript with your application, please also submit a patent prosecution writing sample.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, or military or veteran status.
Contact
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the ‘Careers’ section of the Dorsey website at www.Dorsey.com and complete Dorsey's online application form. Patent Agents should apply through the Staff Careers section and Patent Associates should apply through the Attorney Careers section. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should call 612-492-5186.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Seattle, Washington