Technical Specialist / Patent Agent

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Technical Specialist or Patent Agent to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in high-tech patent prosecution and demonstrate proficiency in patent searching and drafting IP-related opinions.

Duties

• Conduct patent searches and draft patentability opinions.
• Prepare freedom-to-operate and other IP-related opinions.
• Support complex patent prosecution matters.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in high-tech patent prosecution.
• Proficiency in patent searching and drafting IP-related opinions.
• Self-motivated and collaborative with intellectual curiosity.

Education

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related technical field.

Certifications

• Prior experience as a patent agent or in a law firm or industry setting is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plan.
• Retirement plan.
• Parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.

The collegial, relaxed atmosphere at each of this firm's twelve nationwide offices allows attorneys to handle some of the legal profession's most intellectually challenging work, while their proximity to clients' major market centers enables a prompt response to pressing needs in local, state, and federal venues. The full service firm offers particular expertise in the areas of employment and employee benefits, business and environmental law, intellectual property, wealth management, and litigation.