Patent Prosecution Associate with Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Background

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate with a background in mechanical or aerospace engineering to join their team in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have one to three years of patent prosecution experience at the USPTO or in a law firm setting.

Duties

• Conduct patent prosecution and counseling.
• Collaborate with a team of patent strategists and litigators.
• Advise clients on intellectual property portfolio management.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Minimum of two years of legal practice experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.

Education

• Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to and in good standing with the relevant bar.
• PTO registration preferred.

Skills

• Experience as a patent examiner preferred.
• Industry experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading patent law firm.
• Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals.

With a longtime DC presence, this strong and reputable firm takes an active role in community and pro bono activities. Recognizing the importance of longevity, this firm goes far to preserve its relationship with its associates. What does that mean for the firm employing hundreds of lawyers in a wide variety of practice areas? It means that associates are well trained and a family atmosphere is fostered. The firm is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 firms and generally considered a great place to work.