Patent Prosecution Associate with Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Background (Junior to Mid-Level)

Venable LLP's Patent Prosecution and Counseling group seeks a junior to mid-level associate with a background in mechanical or aerospace engineering to join the group in the Washington, DC, New York, or Los Angeles office. The qualified candidate has one to three years of patent prosecution experience at USPTO or in a law firm setting. Associate candidates should have patent prosecution experience and a minimum of two years of legal practice experience. The ideal candidate holds undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or computer science. Strong preference for previous experience as a patent examiner and PTO registration. Industry experience is a plus. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills, and sharp analytical ability. All submissions must include a brief cover letter indicating office of interest, and undergraduate, graduate, and law school transcripts as applicable. Associate candidates must have a juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to and in good standing with the relevant bar. With a deep bench of former patent examiners and attorneys with industry experience and advanced technical degrees, Venable is one of the nation's leading patent law firms. Our patent prosecution work is reinforced by a strong corps of patent strategists and patent litigators skilled at advising clients on maximizing the value of their intellectual property portfolios. The salary range for associate positions is $215,000 to $355,000. The actual salary offered will be based on a number of job-related factors including, but not limited to, years of related experience, level of education, skills, credentials and certifications, responsibilities and performance. Venable LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. To view our inclusion and opportunity policy, please click here. Contact: Victoria Sievers Senior Manager of Associate Recruiting View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Venable LLP