Patent Attorney

Overview

A growing patent practice is seeking a skilled, entrepreneurial, and forward-thinking Patent Attorney to help scale and evolve its offerings. This role involves working at the intersection of legal services, technology, and innovation within a modern law firm environment.

The ideal candidate will have deep patent prosecution expertise, strong client counseling skills, and enthusiasm for building scalable legal service models that responsibly leverage technology and AI to improve efficiency, consistency, and customer experience. This position plays a critical role in shaping the future of patent services while delivering high-quality legal support to startups, entrepreneurs, and small to medium-sized business clients.

This position is remote within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technology and AI-enabled tools responsibly to enhance operational efficiency, consistency, and customer experience while maintaining high legal standards
• Conduct and review patent searches, providing strategic guidance and risk analyses
• Advise internal legal support staff on patent search parameters, illustrations, and filing requirements
• Perform patentability assessments and counsel clients on patent strategy
• Conduct client consultations with SMB and startup founders regarding patent protection strategies
• Draft and prosecute patent applications, including provisional, utility, and design patents
• Respond to USPTO office actions with persuasive arguments and amendments
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and client communications
• Develop best practices, playbooks, templates, and quality assurance processes for patent operations
• Train, mentor, and support patent agents and legal support staff
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of U.S. patent prosecution experience
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active license and good standing before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, biotechnology, chemistry, or another scientific or technical discipline (advanced degree preferred)
• Experience drafting and prosecuting provisional, utility, and/or design patent applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to non-attorney clients
• Experience working with startups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in legal innovation, scalable service delivery, and the thoughtful use of AI-enabled technologies in legal practice
• Sound professional judgment and commitment to ethical and responsible use of emerging technologies
• Remote employees must have internet service with adequate bandwidth to support all work processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $101,900 - $150,900, depending on geographic location, experience, education, skill level, and organizational needs
• Potential for annual bonus, incentive bonus, and/or restricted stock units
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Paid time off
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Additional wellness benefits including fertility support, mental health resources, One Medical membership, and lifestyle benefits up to $250

Location

This is a remote position within the United States.