Patents Professional Track Associate Or Counsel

Company Description Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with approximately 500 lawyers representing clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory, and transactional matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity. The firm has offices in Washington, D.C., New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, London, and Brussels. Job Summary Crowell & Moring LLP seeks a highly qualified Professional Track Associate or Counsel to join its Patents practice group, working from the New York, NY office. This is a full-time, professional (non-promotion) track attorney position. Qualifications Candidates must have 5 to 10 years of patent law experience (including Patent Agent experience). A bachelor?s degree in a technical field such as Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Sciences, or Physics is required and a Master?s degree or Ph.D. in a similar field is a plus. All qualified candidates must have a valid USPTO Registration number, be able to efficiently manage a busy patent prosecution docket, and have excellent academic and professional credentials as well as highly developed writing and analytical skills. Law firm experience is preferred, as is experience in drafting and prosecuting Telecommunications-related patents (e.g., 3G, 4G, 5G, and other Standards-related telecom technologies). Some experience with patent litigation and Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings is preferred. All candidates should have excellent academic and professional credentials as well as highly developed analytical, communication and writing skills. Candidates must be a member of the New York Bar or eligible to waive in. Additional Information Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave and progressive options such as back up childcare, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service. Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance to applicable laws. The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $220,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave. The salary for this position may vary based on market data, an applicant?s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors. SEARCH FIRMS: submissions from search firms will NOT be accepted by email. To submit your candidate, apply through our applicant portal by clicking on the appropriate job posting title and then the "I?m interested" icon. Please fill out the application as if you were the candidate and include your email address in the profile. We will update on the backend. We do not have a separate portal for search firms. Candidate introductions and/or materials submitted for this position via email will not be recognized by Crowell & Moring as a formal candidate submission. An active and countersigned fee agreement is required to ensure proper communication and handling of all non-partner attorney candidates. Qualified candidates only. EOE m/f/d/v

Practice Areas & Specialty

Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution