The Shook IP counseling team is seeking one or more patent prosecution attorneys to work with our exciting roster of brand-name clients in the computer arts from any of our US office locations. You will assist our team in procuring patents in the US and abroad, drafting patent opinions, IP diligence, and strategic IP business counseling, while working with our team of talented attorneys who strive to provide team members with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment. Desired candidates will have at least 2+ years of experience in all stages of patent preparation/prosecution. Candidates should have a background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or other computer arts. Individual or groups of attorneys seeking new opportunities are encouraged to apply. We are seeking candidates who are a member of the USPTO Patent Bar. The candidate must be licensed to practice in the state where the office resides. No portable business needed. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://www.shb.com/careers/legal-recruiting. Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Founded in 1889, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. has 19 offices in the United States and London, with attorneys and professional staff serving clients in the health, science and technology sectors in areas ranging from product liability defense and business litigation to intellectual property prosecution and litigation, environmental and toxic tort, privacy and data security and regulatory counseling.
Shook’s office locations include Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Hartford, Houston, Jersey City, Kansas City, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orange County, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa and Washington, D.C.
In accordance with applicable law, the annualized salary range for this position is $182,000 - $350,000, depending on the candidate’s overall experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Discretionary bonuses may also be awarded annually. Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for attorneys which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability income protection, transportation allowance, retirement plan, and paid leave programs.
For more than a century, the world’s leading companies have turned to Shook, Hardy & Bacon to obtain favorable results under the most contentious circumstances. Established in Kansas City in 1889, today the firm has grown to approximately 1,500 employees worldwide, with more than 500 attorneys. The firm has fifteen offices strategically located in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, London, Miami, Orange County, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Tampa, and Washington, D.C. Our clients expect more than wins. They engage Shook both inside and outside the courtroom to protect their business investments and maximize opportunities for growth. At Shook, we believe that legal excellence begins and ends with relationships founded on creative and practical solutions. Our attorneys approach every challenge with integrity, tenacity and collegiality to achieve the best results for those we represent. Providing creative and practical solutions at unsurpassed value.®