Technical Specialist or Junior Patent Agent, Semiconductors

Sterne Kessler • Washington, DC

6d • $130,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers the unique combination of the resources of a leading IP law firm with the visibility and community of a smaller organization. We provide fully remote opportunities and a hybrid option with regular remote workdays and scheduling flexibility. Our vibrant in-person culture is focused on collaboration, learning, and connection. We offer free daily lunch and complimentary coffee, tea, and espresso beverages from our in-house barista bar. Dedicated formal mentoring, including one assigned mentor and an assigned peer buddy, is provided. You will have meaningful visibility within practice groups of approximately 55–70 professionals and opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and build a career in patent law. We have been recognized multiple times by The Washington Post and Washington Business Journal as a great place to work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering; related degrees may be considered based on relevant experience
• Experience with semiconductor fabrication or process engineering
• Strong technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Interest in applying technical experience to patent law
• A passion for technology, innovation, and all things geeky
• For Patent Agent candidates, USPTO registration and one to two years of patent prosecution experience

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Electrical Engineering with a semiconductor-related focus
• Industry experience in semiconductor fabrication or process engineering
• Experience drafting patent applications or responding to Office Actions
• An entrepreneurial mindset and eagerness to learn

Responsibilities

• Draft semiconductor-related patent applications
• Prepare responses to Office Actions and other USPTO filings
• Work with inventors to develop technical disclosures
• Research emerging semiconductor technologies
• Prepare technical analyses for attorneys and patent agents
• Support U.S. and foreign patent prosecution

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

What This Job Offers

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