Technology Specialist (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Japanese Language Skills)

Fish & Richardson P.C.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work environment

Award-winning retirement and profit-sharing plans

Annual Technology Allowance

Family-friendly atmosphere with back-up childcare

Competitive pay with comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Join a leading law firm as a Technology Specialist, working on innovative technologies in a patent practice. This role offers significant responsibility and opportunity for growth through hands-on training. If you have a background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, along with strong Japanese language skills, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience.
• Registered before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications, including descriptions and figures.
• Correspond with patent office about pending applications.
• Advise patent litigation teams based on expertise.
• Interview inventors about new ideas.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Japanese

English

Writing

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

Technology Specialist (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Japanese Language Skills)

Join to apply for the Technology Specialist (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Japanese Language Skills) role at Fish & Richardson P.C.

Technology Specialist (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Japanese Language Skills)

Join to apply for the Technology Specialist (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Japanese Language Skills) role at Fish & Richardson P.C.

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Come join the #1 patent practice in the country as a technology specialist in any of our U.S. offices. This position plays an integral part of our Intellectual Property practice, and you can expect to work on cutting-edge technologies with top-tier clients from day one. At Fish you will learn from top practitioners in the field and get significant responsibility early on, with an unparalleled opportunity to grow through hands-on training with top-notch legal teams.

Fish has a legacy of working with the most innovative clients and influential industry leaders since 1878, and we boast one of the country's longest-standing technology specialist programs. And, if your ambition includes becoming an attorney, our law school program is outstanding - we have attorneys throughout Fish who began their careers as technology specialists and have progressed to become leaders of the firm. You will find no other firm matches our technological depth, with diverse teams of technical experts working across all offices. Here you will find a creative, respectful and inclusive culture that values the diversity of people and allows ingenuity to thrive.

If you have a passion for science, engineering, and intellectual property, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Draft patent applications for innovative clients, including descriptions and figures.
• Correspond with patent office about pending patent applications.
• Advise patent litigation teams based on your technical and scientific area of expertise.
• Interview inventors about new ideas.
  
  

Who You Are

• You have a strong background in either Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
• You have strong English and Japanese language skills.
• You have an advanced degree (preferred)
• You have 2 plus years of patent prosecution experience.
• You have superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.
• You are registered before the U.S. Patent & Trademark office.
  
  

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $185,000. The salary offered will depend upon individual qualifications and experience.

Why Fish

• A flexible hybrid work environment.
• Award-winning retirement and profit-sharing plans with employer contribution.
• Annual Technology Allowance.
• A family-friendly atmosphere with back-up childcare, as well as health and wellness initiatives.
• Competitive pay with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal, Engineering, and Science

• Industries

  Law Practice

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