Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Patent Agent - St. Louis

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is partnered with an AmLaw 100 firm seeking mid-level patent agents to join their Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. This position is open to the firm's Atlanta, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Washington, DC, Houston, Kansas City, or Phoenix offices. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience, and superb writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities :

Prepare and prosecute patent applications in electrical engineering and software-related technologies

Conduct patentability searches and analysis

Draft responses to USPTO office actions

Collaborate with attorneys and clients to develop patent strategies

Review and analyze technical disclosures

Qualifications :

3+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics

Admission to the USPTO required

Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills

Experience in data science, AI, networking technologies (including network security), machine learning, and hardware security is highly preferred

Compensation :

Salary range : $110,000 - $190,000 depending on experience

Discretionary performance-based bonus may be available

Eligible for firm benefits including : medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off

Application Requirements :

Please submit a cover letter, resume, undergraduate transcript (and graduate when applicable), and writing sample (preferred patent application).