Patent Associate – Law Firm – New York, N.Y.

dorseyDorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a 2nd-4th year associate (2013-2015 JD) to join the Patent department in our New York office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent-related projects, including patent prosecution, licensing, and IP due diligence. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.

A minimum of two years of patent prosecution experience and eligibility to be admitted before the USPTO are required. We strongly prefer candidates who are USPTO registered and have a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering. Strong academic performance (top third of class) and excellent writing skills are required.

In addition to submitting your cover letter, resume and transcript with your application, please also submit two writing samples (one application and one prosecution document, such as an office action response).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Contact
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications atĀ http://www.dorsey.com/careers/attorneys. 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 callĀ 612-492-5186.

Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: New York, New York