Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join their Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group in San Diego. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, relevant industry experience, and excellent writing and communication skills.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patents in electrical engineering and software-related technologies.
• Engage in patent prosecution involving machine learning, artificial intelligence, and neural networks.
• Work with radio frequency circuitry and hardware or communications security.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Active bar admission in the jurisdiction of practice.
• Admission to the USPTO.

Education

• Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, or physics.

Certifications

• J.D. degree.

Skills

• Strong writing and communication abilities.
• Experience in patent prosecution for electrical engineering or software technologies.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Voluntary insurance including vision.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.