Mechanical Engineer/Attorney

Mueting Raasch Group•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$120,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Established in 1995, Mueting Raasch Group (MRG) is a dynamic intellectual property law firm dedicated to helping innovators protect their ideas. The firm is hiring a Patent Attorney - Mechanical Engineering to join their team. This role involves preparing and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications for complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. The attorney will conduct freedom-to-operate and prior art searches, perform patentability, validity, and infringement analyses, and develop associated legal opinions. Key responsibilities also include advising clients on IP strategy, including patent portfolio development and risk assessment, and collaborating with inventors, engineers, and other legal team members to translate technical innovations into strong patent applications. The position requires independent management of a sophisticated patent docket and performing other client and administrative duties.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of intellectual property law with an emphasis on patent preparation and prosecution.
Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems, manufacturing processes, and related innovations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills with a proven ability to manage and meet deadlines for multiple projects at the same time.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Admitted to practice law in Minnesota (Certificate of Good Standing required).
Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, required.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a similar degree from an accredited college or university, required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of foreign patent prosecution procedures preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in patent prosecution in a law firm or corporate legal department, preferred.
2 years of experience in a mechanical engineering role, preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications for complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
Conduct freedom-to-operate and prior art searches.
Conduct patentability, validity, and infringement analyses and develop associated legal opinions.
Advise clients on IP strategy, including patent portfolio development and risk assessment.
Work collaboratively with inventors, engineers, and other legal team members to understand technical innovations and translate them into strong patent applications.
Independently manage a sophisticated patent docket.
Perform other client and administrative duties.