Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Dorsey's Patent group is seeking an associate in
Salt Lake City, Denver, Minneapolis, Seattle, or Boise
with two to seven years of experience and a technical background in mechanical engineering, materials science, physics or chemical engineering/chemistry. The role involves an active docket of patent prosecution matters, including drafting applications through all phases of domestic and foreign prosecution, counseling clients on patent strategy, and conducting searches and preparing patentability, invalidity, and non‑infringement opinions. Opportunities to support litigation and transactional practices also exist.
Qualifications
USPTO and Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Washington, or Idaho bar admission
Two to seven years of patent attorney or agent experience
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering/Chemistry or equivalent
Strong academic performance and writing ability
Portfolio management experience
Salary (Seattle only) The salary range for this position is $215,000 - $315,000, determined by depth of experience. The individual hired may elect a lower billable‑hours track with a proportional reduction in salary. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey's associate bonus program, subject to the program's conditions and restrictions.
Benefits Dorsey offers a collaborative environment with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Benefits are available to attorneys working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. The package includes comprehensive medical insurance (infertility, gender‑affirming care, behavioral health, virtual providers), dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, flexible time off, up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with an additional 6‑8 weeks of short‑term disability for attorneys who give birth, paid holidays, adoption assistance, pre‑tax reimbursement accounts, backup child and elder care, education advising, virtual tutoring, wellbeing programs, mass transit, travel assistance, and 24/7 employee assistance. Additional discretionary bonuses, productivity bonuses, clerkship bonuses, relocation expenses, bar review expenses, salary advance, and bar review stipend may apply.
Equal Opportunity Statement You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Dorsey participates in E‑Verify.
Company Overview Dorsey & Whitney LLP, operating since 1912, is an international law firm with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. The firm serves more than one‑third of Fortune 100 companies and focuses on six key industries: Banking and Financial Institutions, Development and Infrastructure, Energy & Natural Resources, Food, Beverage & Agribusiness, Healthcare, and Technology.
How to Apply Dorsey accepts online applications at
https://www.dorsey.com/careers . Applications are accepted until December 31, 2025. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Contact 612‑492‑5033 for disability, religious, menopause, pregnancy, lactation, or other reasonable accommodations.
Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions for this opening.
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Salt Lake City, Denver, Minneapolis, Seattle, or Boise
with two to seven years of experience and a technical background in mechanical engineering, materials science, physics or chemical engineering/chemistry. The role involves an active docket of patent prosecution matters, including drafting applications through all phases of domestic and foreign prosecution, counseling clients on patent strategy, and conducting searches and preparing patentability, invalidity, and non‑infringement opinions. Opportunities to support litigation and transactional practices also exist.
Qualifications
USPTO and Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Washington, or Idaho bar admission
Two to seven years of patent attorney or agent experience
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering/Chemistry or equivalent
Strong academic performance and writing ability
Portfolio management experience
Salary (Seattle only) The salary range for this position is $215,000 - $315,000, determined by depth of experience. The individual hired may elect a lower billable‑hours track with a proportional reduction in salary. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey's associate bonus program, subject to the program's conditions and restrictions.
Benefits Dorsey offers a collaborative environment with competitive compensation and excellent benefits. Benefits are available to attorneys working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. The package includes comprehensive medical insurance (infertility, gender‑affirming care, behavioral health, virtual providers), dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, flexible time off, up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with an additional 6‑8 weeks of short‑term disability for attorneys who give birth, paid holidays, adoption assistance, pre‑tax reimbursement accounts, backup child and elder care, education advising, virtual tutoring, wellbeing programs, mass transit, travel assistance, and 24/7 employee assistance. Additional discretionary bonuses, productivity bonuses, clerkship bonuses, relocation expenses, bar review expenses, salary advance, and bar review stipend may apply.
Equal Opportunity Statement You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Dorsey participates in E‑Verify.
Company Overview Dorsey & Whitney LLP, operating since 1912, is an international law firm with locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. The firm serves more than one‑third of Fortune 100 companies and focuses on six key industries: Banking and Financial Institutions, Development and Infrastructure, Energy & Natural Resources, Food, Beverage & Agribusiness, Healthcare, and Technology.
How to Apply Dorsey accepts online applications at
https://www.dorsey.com/careers . Applications are accepted until December 31, 2025. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Contact 612‑492‑5033 for disability, religious, menopause, pregnancy, lactation, or other reasonable accommodations.
Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions for this opening.
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