Mechanical Engineer Patent Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Long-term disability and life

HRA

FSAs

401(k) plan

Parental leave, vacation, and sickle

At least ten paid holidays annually

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits including accident,

pet insurance

Wellness benefits and flexibility

Job summary

A law firm in Spokane, WA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Patent Attorney. The role offers flexible arrangements including remote, hybrid, or in-office work. You will work with diverse technologies focusing on mechanical systems and medical devices.

Responsibilities include patent preparation and prosecution, foreign prosecution management, and client opinions, requiring strong collaboration with in-house attorneys, inventors, and practitioners.

Qualifications

• USPTO Registration or commitment to take the exam within 6 months.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering, physics, or related discipline.
• Conscientious and detail-oriented.
• Effective communication with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Collaborative team player.
• Technical understanding of mechanical systems, industrial equipment, and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patents across various technology areas.
• Manage foreign prosecution and provide client opinions.
• Engage extensively with in-house attorneys, inventors, and practitioners.

Skills

AI tools for patent drafting

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mechanical Engineer Patent Attorney in Spokane, WA. This role offers flexibility with remote, hybrid, or in-office work arrangements. The position involves working with a diverse range of technologies, focusing on mechanical systems and medical devices.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patents across various technology areas.
• Manage foreign prosecution and provide client opinions.
• Engage extensively with in-house attorneys, inventors, and practitioners.

Requirements

• USPTO Registration or commitment to take the exam within 6 months.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering, physics, or related discipline.
• Conscientious and detail-oriented.
• Effective communication with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Collaborative team player.
• Technical understanding of mechanical systems, industrial equipment, and related fields.

Education

• Juris Doctorate

Certifications

• USPTO Registration

Skills

• Experience with AI tools for patent drafting and prosecution.
• Technical understanding of hydraulics, electrochemical systems, and related technologies.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick leave.
• At least ten paid holidays annually.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance.
• Extensive wellness benefits and work flexibility.