Technology Specialist in Electrical & Computer Technologies

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Technology Specialist with an advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics to join the Electrical & Computer Technologies group in New York, New York. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Duties

• Review technical disclosures and participate in client interviews to understand new inventions.
• Search literature and patent databases to determine the patentability of inventions.
• Draft written assessments of the prospects of obtaining patent protection.
• Write patent applications and prepare responses to communications from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Develop arguments for patentability to Patent Office Examiners.
• Review patents as part of the IP due diligence for potential acquisitions or mergers.

Requirements

• An advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field.
• Sound judgment, maturity, and an inquisitive nature with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to juggle multiple job responsibilities effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work with business leaders, attorneys, scientists, engineers, inventors, and patent examiners.

Education

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related field.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.
• Interpersonal skills for effective interaction with various professionals.

Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts and life insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, including sick time and vacation time.
• Parental leave and commuter benefits.
• Charitable matching gift program and well-being support.

For nine decades, this firm has been focusing exclusively on intellectual property. The firm has secured intellectual property rights in over 130 countries for clients. To provide the best results, the firm is dedicated to hiring and keeping the best people by investing in them over the long term.