Careers at Kennedy Lenart IP
Build a Career with Intention
Kennedy Lenart IP is a modern patent law firm working with leading technology companies on complex, high-impact patent work. We build strategic portfolios, not just applications, and we expect our team to think, not just execute.
This is a place to take ownership, develop your skills, and build a career intentionally.
What We Do
We partner with companies operating at the forefront of software, artificial intelligence, electrical engineering, and other emerging technologies shaping modern systems. Our work goes beyond drafting. We help clients build durable, strategic patent portfolios aligned with their business goals, and we engage directly with the technical and commercial realities behind the work.
How We Approach Our Work
We enjoy solving complex, highly technical problems. The real value, however, comes from understanding what the client is trying to achieve and tailoring the work accordingly.
We align legal strategy with client goals. That is how we measure quality. The work we produce needs to hold up technically, legally, and strategically, and it needs to support what the client is building.
If you want to apply your technical expertise in a way that directly impacts client outcomes, this is a place to build your career.
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How We Work and Why It Matters
The way we build our team directly impacts the quality of our client work. We hire people who take ownership, think critically, and understand the role they play in delivering strong outcomes. This applies across attorneys, patent agents, and paralegals, each of whom plays a critical role in delivering consistent, high-quality work.
Development happens through hands-on experience, direct client engagement where appropriate, and ongoing feedback. We invest in our people because their development directly impacts the quality of our client work.
Work is owned at the individual level, with clear responsibility for output and timelines, and reviewed by a partner to ensure consistent, high-quality work product.
We operate with a strong focus on consistency, accountability, and efficiency. At the same time, we continuously refine how we work by improving processes, strengthening communication, and reducing unnecessary friction.
The expectation is not just strong execution. It is a commitment to improving how we deliver that work over time.
Our Culture
Our culture is intentional and directly supports the quality of our work. We create an environment where people are respected, recognized, and motivated to perform at a high level.
We invest in our people through mentorship, development, and thoughtful role alignment. At the same time, we operate with discipline. Deadlines matter, performance matters, and everyone is expected to understand how their work contributes to the firm’s success.
We also maintain a forward-looking approach, continuously evaluating how we can improve the way patent work is delivered and how we can operate more effectively as a firm. These principles guide how we hire, develop, and evaluate our team.
What It’s Like to Work Here
You will work on complex technologies with sophisticated clients as part of a team that values coordination, accuracy, and accountability across roles. You will be expected to contribute thoughtfully, not just execute tasks, and you will receive direct, actionable feedback designed to help you improve.
You will also develop as a practitioner over time, with increasing responsibility and direct exposure to client work.
We are not built around rigid hierarchies or billable hour targets. We are built around producing strong work and developing strong practitioners.
Who Thrives at KL IP
This environment is a strong fit for individuals who take ownership of their work and are comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
Our work requires more than technical ability. It requires the ability to manage deadlines, understand how matters move through the patent process, and take responsibility for keeping work on track without constant direction.
Successful team members are proactive in learning. They take the initiative to understand new technologies, products, and systems, and stay current in a field that evolves quickly.
Strong candidates bring a solid foundation in patent prosecution and are able to apply that knowledge in a practical, efficient way. For more junior practitioners, being highly coachable, responsive to feedback, and committed to improving quickly is essential.
We are looking for people who take pride in their work, follow through on commitments, and continuously work to raise their level of performance over time.
Why Build Your Career Here
We offer a structure that aligns compensation with contribution and removes many of the constraints of traditional law firm models. There are no rigid billable hour requirements, and you will have direct exposure to clients and meaningful work early.
You will not be siloed into a narrow role. You will develop as a practitioner over time, with increasing responsibility and a deeper understanding of both the legal and technical aspects of the work.
We invest in your development because it directly impacts the firm’s success. Combined with a flexible, remote-first environment and strong operational support, this creates a setting where you can build a sustainable and rewarding career.
Benefits and Support
We provide a benefits structure designed to support both your day-to-day work and long-term career.
Our goal is to create an environment where you can focus on doing high-quality work while having the flexibility and support needed to sustain it.
Benefits include:
- Competitive, flexible compensation aligned with contribution and production
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions
- Generous paid time off and paid parental leave
- Fifteen (15) firm holidays annually
- Reimbursement for bar dues and continuing legal education (CLE) expenses
- Technology support and internet stipend for remote work
A Career, Not Just a Role
We are building a firm that delivers high-level legal work with consistency, efficiency, and care, while continuing to refine how we operate as we grow.
That requires a team of people who take ownership, think critically, and push themselves to improve.
The way we build our team is intentional. It is how we ensure our clients receive consistent, high-quality work across every matter.
If that aligns with how you want to grow your career, we would like to hear from you.