Technical Specialist or Junior Patent Agent, Electronics Group

Lawyers, Agents & Scientists • Washington, DC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sterne Kessler is seeking a Technical Specialist or junior Patent Agent to join our Electronics Group in Washington, DC. We will consider engineers entering patent law as well as registered Patent Agents with one to two years of patent prosecution experience. The title will depend on the selected candidate’s experience and USPTO registration status. We welcome candidates from industry, academia, and graduate programs who are interested in applying their technical expertise to intellectual property law. Technical Specialists receive extensive training and formal mentoring and are expected to prepare for and sit for the Patent Bar within their first year at the firm.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Strong technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Interest in applying technical experience to patent law
• A passion for technology, innovation, and all things geeky

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Research or industry experience in a relevant technical discipline
• Technical writing experience, such as publications, patents, dissertations, or conference papers
• An entrepreneurial mindset and eagerness to learn

Responsibilities

• Research emerging technologies and innovations
• Assist in preparing patent applications and Patent Office filings
• Work with inventors to understand and develop technical disclosures
• Support patent prosecution and communication with foreign associates
• Prepare written and oral analyses for attorneys and patent agents
• Manage prosecution files and monitor deadlines

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• an on-site Wellness Center
• a 401(k) plan
• relocation assistance
• backup childcare
• wellness programs
• firm-paid life and disability insurance
• Free daily lunch
• complimentary coffee, tea, and espresso beverages from our in-house barista bar

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level