Patent Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Harness IP & Pierce PLC seeks a Patent Associate Attorney in Herndon, VA. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and a technical background in electrical engineering.

This hybrid role requires the ability to work from our Herndon office and collaborate with a team of IP professionals on prosecution and client counseling. The position offers opportunities to work on complex matters, grow technical and legal expertise, and contribute to a dynamic IP practice within a

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission in DC and/or VA.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze matters from initiation to conclusion.
• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents.
• Conduct legal research using databases and libraries.
• Provide well-founded opinions and strategic counsel to clients.
• Conduct negotiations to resolve matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Legal databases

Job 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.

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