Electrical Engineering Patent Attorney - Remote Position

Overview

An electrical engineering patent attorney position is available with 100% remote work eligibility. The role requires 2+ years of patent prosecution experience with a focus on electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Meet with inventors and draft patent applications for filing with the USPTO
• Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO, including interviewing Examiners
• Collaborate with clients and other attorneys to develop and refine claim strategies
• Proactively manage a docket of cases where the attorney has primary responsibility, supporting a range of clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies
• Assist with additional prosecution and counseling matters, including:
  • Drafting noninfringement and invalidity opinions
  • Conducting due diligence investigations and performing freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses under the supervision of the firm’s partners
• Handle post-grant proceedings before the USPTO, including Inter Partes Reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or significant experience working in electrical engineering
• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience focused on electrical engineering
• Positive attitude toward client service
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and professional service skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and work in a team environment
• Self-starter with a commitment to success and personal professional growth
• Enjoy involvement in all aspects of a law firm team

Compensation & Benefits

• Good-faith base salary range: $165,000 - $250,000
• Competitive benefits
• Actual pay will be based on experience and other relevant factors permissible by law
• Bonus opportunities (eligible for three types):
  • Trimester bonuses of up to an additional $15,000 for staying on track to meet your billable requirement
  • End-of-year discretionary merit and productivity bonuses contingent upon meeting the billable requirement

Location

• 100% remote position
• If candidates reside in the DC area, they are welcome to come into the DC office as often (or as little) as they like

Application Requirements

• Submit a resume and a cover letter
• Law school and undergrad transcripts should be submitted with the application or when contacted by the firm