Electrical/Computer Patent Prosecution Associate

Position: Electrical/Computer Patent Prosecution Associate Status: Full time 40 hours a week Hours: Hybrid based on 9 to 5 hours Salary Range: $235.000 To $310,000 depending on qualifications and experience Washington DC Law Firm seeks an experienced patent prosecution attorney to join its patent practice in the electrical/computer fields of technology. About the organization: A diverse group of scientists, engineers, and litigators, the prestigious DC Law Firm is passionate about empowering our clients to meet their business objectives through protecting, enforcing, and monetizing their IP and technology. With decades of experience working alongside individuals, businesses, and organizations across every imaginable industry, they provide the depth and breadth necessary to deliver valuable results to clients both in the United States and across the globe. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The primary focus of this position is patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical/computer fields of technology, with the opportunity to work on a wide variety of intellectual property matters, including post-grant proceedings, litigation, opinions and counseling.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science and have two to four years of patent preparation and prosecution experience.Top academic credentials, strong analytical abilities, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work well on a team are required.
• Registration to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office is required.
• Top academic credentials, strong analytical abilities, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work well on a team are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position is generally performed in a professional office setting; 70% sitting, 20% standing, and 10% walking
• This position routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptops, computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets, in a home office as well as an in-person office environment.
• Ability to lift/move up to 20 pounds.

This position is currently a hybrid position, with days worked in the DC office and days worked remotely. The hybrid status of this position may change at any time subject to the Client's discretion. Our client is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.