Description:
Schwabe is a premier Northwest regional law firm serving the needs of businesses in seven key industry sectors: Healthcare and Life Sciences; Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail; Natural Resources; Real Estate and Construction; Ports and Maritime; Technology; and Indian Country and Alaska Native Corporations. We have offices in four states, in the cities of Portland, Bend, Salem, Seattle, Vancouver, Anchorage, and Mountain View. Schwabe has a culture based on collaboration, innovation, and a drive to help our clients achieve success.Schwabe currently has an opening for a full-time patent prosecution attorney to join its Intellectual Property Department. The ideal candidate will have:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- 5+ years of experience in patent prosecution, preferably within a law firm setting
- Advanced degree in advanced computing, with knowledge of AI, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and/or quantum computing
- Excellent writing and communication skills; academic credentials; and professional references
- Demonstrated ownership of projects and willingness to work in a team-oriented setting, but with significant independence
- Strong client service ethics
- Desire to build a client portfolio through business development
- USPTO registration and state bar admission required
Candidates should submit PDFs of their cover letter, resume, and law school transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) directed to Michelle Baird-Johnson, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition & Integration. Inquiries are maintained in confidence.
The pay range for this position is $185,000 - $225,000, depending on job skills and legal practice experience relevant to the position. Higher base compensation may be available for candidates with a portable book of business. The position is also eligible for productivity and discretionary merit bonus consideration at the end of each calendar year. A listing of benefits can be found here: https://www.schwabe.com/benefits-and-firm-paid-expenses.
In order to cultivate our collaborative culture and better serve our firm clients, most lawyer positions at Schwabe require in-person work in our offices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays and Fridays to work offsite.
