HireNow Staffing, Inc. Direct Placement Online Services · 1 day ago
Patent Associate Attorney – Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$175K/yr - $255K/yr
1+ years expHireNow Staffing is partnering with a top-tier Am Law 100 firm to recruit a seasoned and skilled Junior Patent Associate Attorney to join its Intellectual Property practice. This role offers the chance to work on complex, high-value patent matters for innovative clients, focusing primarily on patent prosecution and drafting applications involving mechanical technologies.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications involving mechanical and related technologies
Assist with patentability, freedom-to-operate, and related analyses
Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions with technical and legal accuracy
Collaborate with partners, senior associates, and technical specialists on complex patent matters
Communicate effectively with inventors and clients to understand and translate technical concepts
Conduct prior art searches and support portfolio development strategies
Manage assignments with strong attention to detail, deadlines, and quality standards
Qualification
Required
1–3 years of patent prosecution experience only (strict requirement), gained as a patent agent or patent attorney
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
Demonstrated experience working with mechanical technologies
USPTO registration (required)
Admission to a U.S. state bar or eligibility to waive in
Strong academic credentials from an accredited institution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Stable resume demonstrating consistent career progression
Preferred
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
Experience supporting patent applications involving chemical processes, materials science, or related technologies
Prior experience at an Am Law firm, IP boutique, or well-regarded patent practice
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across technical and legal teams
Strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented approach to complex work
Benefits
Full benefits package
Company
HireNow Staffing, Inc. Direct Placement Online Services
HireNow Staffing emerged from recognizing a gap in the job market, where a more efficient and specialized staffing approach was needed.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase