IP Patent Prosecution

We are currently seeking candidates to support our Intellectual Property Practice Group. This position is available in any of our offices, with a strong preference for Salt Lake City, Atlanta, or San Diego. The ideal candidate will have strong patent prosecution experience, excellent credentials and solid work experience, preferably from a quality boutique or an AMLAW 200 firm. Patent bar admitted is a plus, but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO
Counsel clients on patentability and infringement issues
Review and analyze patent literature
Manage patent portfolios for clients
Stay current on developments in patent laws and regulations
Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, client-centric environment

Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Admitted to the relevant state bar and in good standing
2+ years of experience in patent prosecution
Strong knowledge of patent laws and regulations
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Admittance to practice law in the state where the position is based
Technical background or significant experience in computer science or electrical engineering is preferred

Our Intellectual Property group works with clients of all sizes across a variety of fields, including technology, life sciences, financial services, computer software products, and consumer products. The group focuses on preparing and prosecuting patent applications, advising on defensive and offensive strategies for enforcement of patents, drafting and negotiating strategic licensing and commercial agreements on behalf of clients, and providing general intellectual property and business counseling. Candidates can expect to collaborate with their colleagues across offices, handle several matters with various clients concurrently and have client contact early in their career.

A career at Buchalter is an opportunity to do exciting work with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm. We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer a competitive salary, various types of bonuses, unlimited PTO, 401k, and a full benefits package.

Pay Scale: The reasonably expected pay scale for this position is $160-$250k, with bonus potential of up to $80,000. This is an employer estimate and the salary offered within that range, and the potential for bonus and bonus amount, will depend on candidate’s years of practice and experience and performance.

Buchalter was founded based on principles of inclusivity. Our firm’s commitment to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. Buchalter’s diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, and enriches our firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment, benefiting all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.