Associate, Patent Prosecution (EE or Comp Sci + Japanese Language)

Latham & Watkins; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an elite intellectual property firm as a Patent Prosecution Associate, where your expertise in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and fluency in Japanese will be pivotal. Collaborate with top-tier legal practitioners to tackle complex IP issues for innovative companies. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment and a family-friendly atmosphere with comprehensive benefits. This role offers the chance to grow in a dynamic team while making significant contributions to cutting-edge technologies. If you're passionate about science and law, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Backup childcare

Health and wellness initiatives

Comprehensive medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience required.
• Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to clients on patent prosecution.
• Conduct detailed legal analyses and communicate effectively.

Skills

Patent Prosecution

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Japanese Language Skills

Legal Analysis

Writing Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Associate, Patent Prosecution (EE or Comp Sci + Japanese Language)

Come join the #1 intellectual property firm in the country as a patent prosecution associate in any of our U.S. offices. At Fish, we promote a creative, respectful, and inclusive culture that values diversity and fosters ingenuity. You will work on cutting-edge technologies for top-tier clients, collaborating with legal practitioners who are leaders in the field. Through your technical expertise and legal knowledge, you will become a strategic advisor to some of the world's most innovative companies. Join an elite team of attorneys solving complex intellectual property issues for global leaders.

If you have a passion for science, engineering, and intellectual property, we want to hear from you.

Who you are:

• You have a strong background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• You possess strong English and Japanese language skills.
• You have at least 2 years of patent prosecution experience.
• You are a member in good standing of the state bar and meet CLE requirements.
• You are registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• You have excellent writing skills and strong academic credentials.
• You are skilled at conducting detailed legal analyses.
• You enjoy communicating with diverse clients, attorneys, and staff.
• You thrive in a team environment and contribute effectively to team dynamics.

The salary range for this position is $235,000 - $310,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Salary may be adjusted for flexible schedules.

Why Fish:

• A flexible hybrid work environment.
• A family-friendly atmosphere with backup childcare, health, and wellness initiatives.
• Competitive compensation with comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits.

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Possible titles: Junior Associate, Mid-Level Associate, Senior Associate