Patent Attorney (Mid-Level to Senior)
As we grow our Patent Practice Group in the future, we are looking to add additional mid-level to senior patent attorneys with proven track records of growing client relationships and patent portfolios. Our growth focus is in the electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science arts, but we are open to considering any candidate that meets our culture and brand standards.
Searching for Something Beyond the Billable Hour to Grow Your Legal Career and Your Patent Law Business?
Would you like sophisticated work with a manageable schedule?
Are you interested in career and business development coaching as well as leadership training?
Is managing projects and client relationships, where compensation is not based solely on billable hours, attractive to you?
Would you like an opportunity to build a small team of professionals?
Imagine working with a team who gets it and puts as much or even more emphasis on developing each individual member’s talents and desires as the billable hour. If you’d love to work in a collaborative environment where everyone has a voice and enjoys working on projects together to meet common goals, Klemchuk LLP is the place for you.
Full Patent and IP Law Experience
Klemchuk LLP’s future growth strategy is to recruit mid-level to senior patent attorney (preferably at least 8 years of experience) that are licensed to practice before the USPTO. This position offers the opportunity to not only prepare and prosecute patent applications, but also engage in patent counseling in a hands-on matter with extensive direct client and USPTO contact. Put simply, we are looking for
Klemchuk LLP has a diverse client base ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, with clients working in many different technology areas. This position may also involve some patent litigation support and PTAB support, including infringement, invalidity, and claim construction analysis, general patent strategy counseling for clients, and providing assistance with design arounds and freedom to operate opinions.
Want an Opportunity for the Next Step in Your Legal Career?
This position will offer the right candidates the opportunity to dramatically build their patent and other legal business through client development, client relationship management, and project management.
Not only will this position provide excellent legal experience, the position includes coaching and mentoring to help develop the attorney as a successful project manager/client relationship manager and further includes career growth opportunity within the firm for an attorney that can successfully grow a client base and lead a team.
Success Behaviors for Client Relationship/Project Managing Patent Attorney
Ability to “get stuff done” with a positive attitude in a team environment (no “Lone Rangers” or jerks on the team)
Provide a high level of technical service to clients coupled with soft skills to grow client relationships as measured by new matter origination
Attention to detail and willingness to follow structure set by team best practices
Proactive problem solving for clients (e.g., anticipating potential problems and providing solutions)
Ability to think outside the box to execute on projects based on end goal versus detailed road map
Willingness to devote non-billable time to invest in building a great law business with our team
Consistent with our core values — (i) great attitude .. puts others first, (ii) driven to make an impact; (iii) always open to a better way; (iv) courage to do the right thing; and (v) someone you can count on
Patent Career Opportunities at Klemchuk LLP
Klemchuk LLP is a results-oriented technology law firm that is focused on client service, professional excellence, and maintaining a positive work environment. If you are interested in playing a key role in preserving this culture and advancing the firm vision, please apply today to join the team!
If you are interested in hearing more, please contact laura.klemchuk@klemchuk.com with a resume and cover letter.