Patent Prosecution Technical Advisor or Patent Agent - Junior

Perkins Coie; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a junior Patent Prosecution Technical Advisor or Patent Agent. This role requires engineering or scientific expertise and interest in patent prosecution work. Ideal candidates will have relevant degrees and may have passed the patent bar or be prepared to do so. A full range of benefits is offered alongside a competitive salary, with the firm promoting a collaborative and respectful culture.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Personal medical and parental leave

Up to ten paid Holidays

Family care benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate degree relevant to role required.
• Interest in patent prosecution, passed patent bar or willing to take within 6 months.
• Prior industry experience preferred in fields like electronics, AI, or medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide patent prosecution support and advice.
• Work with clients and legal teams to develop patent strategies.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Scientific expertise

Interest in patent prosecution

Technical writing

Education

Graduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or material sciences

Job description

Patent Prosecution Technical Advisor or Patent Agent - Junior

At Perkins Coie, we look for individuals who are self-motivated, dedicated to providing value and superior services and, above all, people who have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We’ve created a law firm culture that is based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect.

Perkins Coie is seeking candidates with engineering and scientific expertise and a demonstratable interest in patent prosecution work (e.g., already passed patent bar, willing to take and pass patent bar within 6 months of joining the firm, and/or otherwise having worked in IP legal settings in another firm or company). Candidates must have a graduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, material sciences, and/or similar degrees, as well as strong academic credentials and excellent references. Prior industry experience in one or more of electronics, semiconductors, wireless communications, artificial intelligence and machine learning, software, material sciences or medical devices is preferred. To apply, please access the link and attach your cover letter, resume, graduate/undergraduate transcripts, and a technical writing sample. Principals only.

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here

Compensation range: $130,000 to $210,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records that res ide in Los Angeles, San Diego and San F rancisco counties will be considered for employment in accordance with th e applicable Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

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About the company

Perkins Coie is an international law firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and founded in 1912.

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