ALTERNATIVE CAREER FOR ENGINEERS
Holland & Hart is looking to bring in exceptional engineers for our rapidly growing patent practices. Explore an exciting alternative career by using your engineering training to develop patent strategies for technology companies at the forefront of innovation. As a patent engineer, you will help our patent attorneys guide complex technology through various stages of the patent process. You’ll also work closely with our attorneys to talk with inventors about new technology, prepare descriptions and drawings of the new technology for use in new patent applications, research differences between our clients’ technology and the current state of the art, draft arguments to U.S. and foreign patent offices, and negotiate the scope of legal protection to be granted in a patent.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Work with cutting edge technologies and companies
- Comprehensive patent and technology training programs
- Competitive compensation
- Great work/life balance
- Patent Bar support program
WHO WE ARE
Holland & Hart is a national law firm with a patent practice for some of the world’s most innovative clients. At Holland & Hart, we have worked hard to build a collaborative and inclusive patent group while providing top-tier service to our clients, through our talented team of 30+ patent attorneys, agents, and engineers. Unlike other law firms, we have developed a training curriculum and work environment that are specifically tailored to patent engineers. There’s no better place to be a patent engineer.
WHO YOU ARE
Ideal candidates have a strong academic record and a degree in electrical engineering is strongly preferred (although stellar physics, computer science or computer engineering candidates will be considered). Wireless communications experience is very desirable. Industry experience is a plus. Collaboration is a core part of our success, so we are seeking team players who want be a part of one of the finest patent groups in the country. Full-time positions are open in our Boulder, Salt Lake City and Boise offices. Internship positions are open in our Boulder office, located just a short drive from the Denver Metro Area.
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit your resume, cover letter (please specify which office you are applying for), brief writing sample (publicly available patent application or office action responses or other technical writing) and transcript. Please address cover letter to Jacob Katz, Operations and Performance Manager. Should you have issues with the online application form, please contact JJKatz@hollandhart.com
Compensation and Expectations:
Holland & Hart’s compensation is merit-based—you’ll be evaluated on your individual performance and achievements. As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act, Holland & Hart is providing a good faith salary range for this position (if based in Colorado): the hourly rate for Patent Interns is $40/hr – $50/hr and the salary range for Patent Engineers is $92,000 – $165,000.
Our generous bonus program rewards financial contributions, team efforts, and hard work. Patent Engineers and Agents are expected to invest 1800 hours total per year on billable matters and encouraged to participate in public service work and dedicate time to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Contributions to the life of the firm, your career, and our community are vital to our collective success, and we encourage our Patent Engineers and Agents to engage in ways each person finds meaningful through various firm committees, activities, and pro bono efforts.
Benefits Summary:
Holland & Hart works hard to promote work/life balance with a 37.5-hour scheduled work week for most staff employees, a robust wellness program, and generous PTO and holiday pay for eligible employees. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date hire, with a benefit offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.