Junior Patent Prosecution Tech Advisor

Perkins Coie LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP seeks technical advisors for its Patent Prosecution practice in Austin, New York, San Diego, and Seattle. Ideal candidates have degrees in engineering, computer science, physics, or related fields and are available to start full-time in June 2027 for a patent agent career path.

You will draft and prosecute patent applications, collaborating with attorneys, while receiving mentorship, professional development, and a range of benefits and opportunities to advance toward law school

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or similar.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent references are required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO.
• Work side-by-side with attorneys and legal personnel to build legal skills.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Computer science

Physics

Mechanical engineering

Biomedical engineering

Education

Electrical engineering

Computer science

Physics

Mechanical engineering

Biomedical engineering

Job description

Perkins Coie LLP seeks technical advisors for its Patent Prosecution practice in Austin, New York, San Diego, and Seattle. Ideal candidates have degrees in engineering, computer science, physics, or related fields and are available to start full-time in June 2027 for a patent agent career path.

You will draft and prosecute patent applications, collaborating with attorneys, while receiving mentorship, professional development, and a range of benefits and opportunities to advance toward law school