Patent Agent / Technical Specialist

Locations: Austin, TX | Charlotte, NC | Chicago, IL | Dallas, TX | Denver, CO | Fort Worth, TX | Houston, TX | New York, NY | Orange County, CA | Palo Alto, CA | San Antonio, TX | San Francisco, CA | Tysons, VA | Washington, DC
Experience: 2 years

Direct Counsel is seeking Patent Agents and Technical Specialists with 2 years of patent prosecution experience to join the Intellectual Property practice of a leading Am Law firm. This opportunity is ideal for technically sophisticated professionals with strong patent application preparation and prosecution skills and a background in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or physics.

• 2 years of patent prosecution experience

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Physics

• Well-developed experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications

• Patent or technical experience involving wireless telecommunications standards, signal processing, or computer networking

• Strong technical writing and analytical skills

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters effectively

• Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, patent professionals, inventors, and clients

• Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment

$110,000–$180,000 base salary, depending on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Austin, TX | Charlotte, NC | Chicago, IL | Dallas, TX | Denver, CO | Fort Worth, TX | Houston, TX | New York, NY | Orange County, CA | Palo Alto, CA | San Antonio, TX | San Francisco, CA | Tysons, VA | Washington, DC