23 June 2026
Patent Associate – Engineering
Key requirements
1-2 years of patent prosecution law firm experience Patent bar membership Background in physics, applied physics, engineering physics, physical chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials sciences, or related disciplines Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
The role
This role is for an associate patent attorney with 1-2 years of patent prosecution law firm experience, focusing on patent prosecution in physics or engineering-related fields. The firm is seeking candidates with strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills.
What we're looking for
1-2 years of patent prosecution law firm experience
Patent bar membership
Background in physics, applied physics, engineering physics, physical chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials sciences, or related disciplines
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Superior academic credentials
B.S./B.A with relevant experience
Working knowledge or practical experience in artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) and its applications· nice to have
Working knowledge or practical experience in solid state physics· nice to have
Working knowledge or practical experience in quantum computing· nice to have
Working knowledge or practical experience in nuclear physics· nice to have
Working knowledge or practical experience in semiconductors· nice to have
Working knowledge or practical experience in optics· nice to have
Advanced degrees· nice to have
Prior patent agent experience· nice to have
Benefits
Monthly wellness reimbursements
24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling
Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26
Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
Paid parental leave
Parenting support concierge and telemedicine
Parents and caregivers resource group
Career coaching for working parents
In-home and center-based back-up childcare
Tutoring and college coach for older children
Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) retirement plan
Pretax commuter and parking benefits
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Voluntary long term care insurance
Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
Voluntary ID theft protection
Voluntary pet insurance
Medicare consulting
Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues
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