Patent Law

The law firm of Dorsey & Whitney is seeking a first or second year associate to join the Patent department of our Seattle office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on [a variety of patent projects, including patent prosecution, IP litigation, licensing, and IP due diligence]. Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.



Qualified candidates will have patent prosecution experience. Strongly preferred candidates will be admitted before the USPTO and have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; we will also consider candidates with a B.S. in Physics, a B.S. in Engineering with a M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical 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) and excellent writing skills are required.

Contact:

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a patent prosecution writing sample to Connie McEachern, Legal Recruiting Administrator, at mceachern.connie@dorsey.com.

Additional Info:

Employer Type: Law Firm

Job Location: Seattle, Washington