Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Patent Agent or Patent Engineer position. This position may be filled in any of the office locations listed to the left.

Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the chemical and mechanical arts. Additionally, and under the supervision of lawyers, the individual will assume significant client responsibilities, provide high-quality services to domestic and foreign clients, and communicate with other practitioners and staff. Essential job functions include:

• Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively.
• Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times and maintain a professional appearance.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple simultaneous tasks.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team; willingness to adapt to changing business demands.
• Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, , Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Software Engineering or other like disciplines.
• Admission before the United States Patent and Trademark Office preferred.
• At least one year of related law firm and/or industry experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications preferred.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation.

When applying please include a cover letter, resume and a writing sample that includes an application and/or an amendment that was previously submitted to the USPTO, along with salary requirements.

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet. Principal Applicants Only.

Experience

• 1 year(s): Related law firm and/or industry experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Bachelors or better in Chemistry or related field
• Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field