The Silicon Valley office of Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP seeks a mid-level associate candidate with an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics, as well as a juris doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school. Candidate should have at least four years of law firm patent prosecution experience; prior industry experience is a plus but not necessarily required. Responsibilities include: review invention disclosures, prepare and prosecute patent applications, analyze patent portfolios, perform due diligence, undertake patent validity and infringement analyses, and coordinate international patent prosecution activities. Candidate may be called upon to provide patent litigation support as needed as well as be involved in contested proceedings (inter partes review and covered-business method proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board). Must be admitted before the US Patent & Trademark Office; California Bar admission is required. The ideal candidate should also have excellent communication (verbal and written) and time management skills.

Lewis Roca Rothgerber has 250 lawyers with a broad range of legal expertise throughout California, the Rocky Mountains, and the Southwestern United States and is committed to helping local and national clients face myriad legal challenges. Lewis Roca Rothgerber works closely with its clients from the earliest stages of their technical development, offering valuable advice as to integrating intellectual property protection and business strategy.

Lewis Roca Rothgerber encourages a supportive, congenial work environment that enables its professional management team and administrative staff to become integral parts of your practice. We offer qualified candidates a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a full benefits package.