Perkins Coie LLP

Patent Prosecution Technical Advisor - Junior

Perkins Coie LLP$140K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or similar fields.
  • Strong academic credentials and excellent references.
  • Interest in becoming a patent agent.
  • Commitment to full-time work starting June 2027.
  • Demonstrated technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with attorneys and legal personnel in patent application processes.
  • Draft patent applications for submission to the US Patent and Trademark Office.
  • Develop legal skills related to patent prosecution.
  • Engage with cutting-edge technologies underlying patents.
  • Contribute to the firm's Patent Prosecution practice team.

Benefits

  • Annual discretionary bonus plan.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Personal medical and parental leave policies.
  • Up to ten paid holidays annually.
  • Family care benefits program.
Full Job Description
Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking technical advisors in our Austin, New York, San Diego, and Seattle offices to join its growing Patent Prosecution practice. Candidates are required to have a degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, and/or similar degrees, as well as strong academic credentials and excellent references. We are seeking candidates who are interested in becoming patent agents and available to work full-time beginning in June of 2027 when our program begins.

From day one, patent agents are introduced to cutting-edge technology and begin the development of their legal skills. More specifically, patent agents are tasked with working side-by-side with attorneys and other legal personnel to draft and prosecute patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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: $140,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

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About Perkins Coie LLP

Perkins Coie is an international law firm that represents clients across a wide range of industries and stages of growth—from startups to FORTUNE 50 corporations. The firm provides a full array of corporate, commercial litigation and intellectual property legal services. With more than 1,100 lawyers in 19 offices across the United States and Asia, Perkins Coie is consistently recognized as one of the leading law firms in the United States. The firm has been named to the FORTUNE Best Companies to Work For® list for 18 consecutive years.
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