Patent Attorney (Electrical Arts) - Phoenix

Stinson LLP is seeking a highly motivated patent attorney to join its Phoenix, Arizona office. At Stinson, we believe complex legal challenges are best approached with sharp insight and creative solutions. With over 500 attorneys in 16 offices nationwide, we take pride in our collaborative approach, our lasting relationships and our unique perspectives. Stinson clients are diverse ranging from individuals to universities to start‑up technology companies to large publicly traded industry leaders. Stinson’s patent attorneys advise companies on every aspect of intellectual property law, including patent protection and strategy, enforcement and client counseling, and defend clients against claims of infringement. The major clients we advise include companies in the following industries: medical devices; consumer devices; transportation; construction; agribusiness; sports and recreation; cannabis; heat, ventilating and air conditioning; infrastructure protection and repair; manufacturing equipment; and electrical and fiber optic connectors. Responsibilities This position’s responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications in the fields of electrical engineering, computer science, and software‑implemented business methods, drafting and reviewing intellectual property and technology‑related agreements and licenses, and providing patentability, freedom to operate, and due diligence assessments. Qualifications Juris Doctor, higher degree, or equivalent in Law 7+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical arts. Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Physics, or related degree and/or work experience Excellent academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required. Ability to work well under pressure, multi‑task efficiently, and be an independent thinker. U.S. Patent & Trademark Office registration. Licensed to practice law in Arizona. Compensation Our attorney compensation structure has two components: a base salary and a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000. The range may vary based on experience and qualifications. Equal Employment Opportunity Stinson LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self‑identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Applicants with a disability that are in need of accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stinson LLP