Technical Specialist - Wireless

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Technical Specialist to join their Electronics Group in Washington, D.C. This hybrid role offers flexibility in office days and includes relocation reimbursement. The position involves working with emerging technologies and requires a commitment to pursuing a career in intellectual property law.

Duties

• Conduct research into developing and emerging technologies.
• Prepare written and oral reports for attorneys and patent agents.
• Assist in preparing patent applications and Patent Office filings.
• Interact with inventors to obtain disclosures.
• Maintain and organize prosecution files.
• Assist with foreign patent applications by preparing instructions for foreign associates.
• Monitor and maintain a docket of work due dates.

Requirements

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering.
• Expertise in 5G/LTE/wireless communications, RF circuit design, or IoT Bluetooth communications.
• Interest in applying scientific and research experience to IP and patent law.

Education

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

Certifications

• Patent Bar exam to be completed within 1-2 years.

Skills

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• On-site Wellness Center with medical services.
• Relocation expense reimbursement.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Firm-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Transportation commuter benefit program.
• Back-up childcare and family support.
• Pet insurance discount.
• Employee Assistance Program services.

The corporate law office is headquartered in Washington, D.C. The law firm was formed in 1978. Area of specialization is intellectual property law. More than fifty adept lawyers comprise the firm. A number of their practice disciplines consist of patent prosecution, litigation-appeals, reexamination, licensing and trademark. There are seventeen practice industries such as biotechnology, electronics, consumer products and food science-packaging. The law practice embraces community outreach. As a result, attorneys are hands-on in many community service activities during the year.