Experienced EE Patent Attorney
About The Position
MNF Global is recruiting an experienced patent prosecution attorney for an established intellectual property law firm in the Denver metro area. The role focuses on patent preparation and prosecution involving electrical engineering, computer engineering, software, semiconductors, and communications technologies. The attorney will have the opportunity to take on substantial client-management responsibilities, work directly with established clients, and contribute to prosecution strategy and portfolio management. The position offers flexible hybrid arrangements, approximately 1,300–1,500 annual billable hours, and a defined 3–5 year partnership track based on experience, performance, and leadership. The compensation range is $200,000–$275,000, based on experience and production, with additional financial incentives for managing established client relationships. Production-based compensation is 45–50% of collections on personally performed work, with uncapped earning potential, alongside origination incentives for developing new client business and a discretionary performance bonus.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of substantive electrical engineering patent preparation and prosecution experience.
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline.
- USPTO registration.
- Colorado Bar admission or the ability to obtain admission promptly.
- Strong patent drafting, prosecution, client communication, and practice management skills.
- Ability and interest in assuming substantial client responsibility.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with a major law firm or established intellectual property boutique is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and prosecute patents in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software, semiconductors, and communications technologies.
- Manage an established client relationship, including prosecution strategy, portfolio management, and direct client communications.
- Assume substantial client responsibility and contribute to practice management.
- Develop new client business.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid parental leave
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid bar dues and CLE
- Discretionary performance bonus
- Financial incentives for managing established client relationships
- Production-based compensation of 45–50% of collections on personally performed work, with uncapped earning potential
- Origination incentives for developing new client business
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
