Technical Specialist

Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner P.A; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

CLE/training funds

Parking allowance

Home computer allowance

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner P.A. in San Jose seeks a Technical Specialist to join our in-office team full-time. You will draft and assist in prosecuting patent applications and translate complex engineering concepts into clear written analyses.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in engineering or related fields and demonstrate strong technical writing and analytical abilities. The role offers mentorship and a clear path toward USPTO registration, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduates with B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in engineering or related fields.
• Excellent technical writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and assist in prosecuting patent applications
• Perform patentability analyses and summarize complex technical concepts
• Support office action responses and portfolio strategy

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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At SLW, we're passionate about innovation and the role intellectual property plays in shaping the future. Explore our full-time roles—Patent Attorney, Patent Agent, Technical Specialist—and Summer 2025 Internships for law students and engineering students (San Jose only for engineering).

Technical Specialist

Full-Time | San Jose
(In Office)

Who We’re Looking For

• Graduates with B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in engineering or related fields
• Excellent technical writing and analytical skills

What You'll Do

• Draft and assist in prosecuting patent applications
• Perform patentability analyses and summarize complex technical concepts
• Support office action responses and portfolio strategy

Growth at SLW

• Mentorship and structured training
• Support toward USPTO registration; potential law school pathways

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance; long- and short-term disability
• 401(k); tuition reimbursement; CLE/training funds
• Monthly parking; home computer; cell phone allowances