Patent Attorney

Harness IP & Pierce PLC; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harness IP & Pierce PLC in Herndon, VA seeks a Patent Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of experience and a technical background in electrical engineering to join our hybrid office. You will review matters, draft and analyze legal documents, conduct thorough patent research, provide opinions, negotiate with clients, and support IP strategy and prosecution.

Candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-accredited school and be admitted to the DC or VA bar, with strong writing, research, and

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the DC and/or VA state bar.
• Electrical engineering degree (required).
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze newly assigned and existing matters from initiation to conclusion.
• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents in accordance with Firm procedures.
• Conduct thorough legal research using all available resources, including legal databases and libraries.
• Provide well-founded legal opinions and strategic counsel to clients.
• Conduct negotiations to effectively resolve client matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organization

Education

J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Description

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Patent Associate Attorney to join our Herndon, VA office. This position is ideal for attorneys with at least 3 years of experience who have technical background in electrical engineering.

This position is based in the Firm's Herndon, Virginia office, and candidates must be able to work from this location in accordance with Firm's hybrid work schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze newly assigned and existing matters, ensuring effective legal representation from initiation to conclusion.
• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents in accordance with Firm procedures.
• Conduct thorough legal research using all available resources, including legal databases and libraries.
• Provide well-founded legal opinions and strategic counsel to clients.
• Conduct negotiations, where appropriate, to effectively resolve client matters.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the DC and/or VA state bar.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Billable Hours:

This position offers a total of 1,900 billable hours, which may be adjusted on a case-by-case basis depending on experience and education.

Why Join Us?

• Work with top-tier intellectual property professionals in a dynamic legal environment.
• Gain hands-on experience in patent prosecution, IP strategy, and client counseling.
• Enjoy a collaborative, hybrid work environment that supports professional growth