Patent Attorney/Patent Agent

ArentFox Schiff LLP Patent Attorney / Agent – San Francisco Job Description and Salary ArentFox Schiff LLP is seeking a patent attorney or patent agent with five or more years of experience to join our Intellectual Property practice in San Francisco. The successful candidate will draft and prosecute U.S. and worldwide patent applications in a client‑facing role requiring direct engagement with inventors and scientists. For attorney candidates, this is a non‑partnership track position. Responsibilities Draft and prosecute U.S. and worldwide patent applications. Engage directly with inventors and scientists in a client‑facing role. Qualifications Five or more years of experience as a patent attorney or patent agent. A bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering. Patent Bar registration. Demonstrated expertise in wireless telecommunications, including 5G/6G and WiFi. Strong written, oral, and organizational skills. Experience preparing patent applications for Qualcomm (highly preferred). Additional experience in power devices, analog circuits, medical devices, software, mechanical devices, or 3D printing (plus). Compensation The good faith base salary range for this position is a minimum of $160,000 to a maximum of $300,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered will depend on factors such as years of relevant experience, education, applicable bar admissions, and overall qualifications. A comprehensive bonus program is offered with opportunities for discretionary incentives that may include productivity, business development, and merit‑based components, subject to applicable policies. Benefits ArentFox Schiff offers a wide array of flexible benefit options designed to help employees live healthy, live well, and live for tomorrow. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, profit‑sharing, generous paid time off, and numerous other benefits. A flexible reimbursement account is also provided. Equal Opportunity ArentFox Schiff is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We base all employment decisions on merit and maintain a policy of considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, source of income, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other basis protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The job description is a general summary of the major duties. It may not specify all duties, tasks, and assignments associated with a job. It does not limit or in any way modify the right of management to direct, assign, and control the work of employees in a unit. Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to work effectively in a team environment, and ability to work in an atmosphere of multiple projects and shifting priorities are requirements of all jobs at ArentFox Schiff LLP. Additional job‑related qualifications may be specified for some openings. Job descriptions are subject to periodic review and modification. Application Interested candidates should submit a resume, transcripts, and a patent application writing sample. #J-18808-Ljbffr