What if you had the opportunity to learn and work on a variety of technologies in multiple industry sectors under the mentorship of different partners? Imagine being able to work with different clients, interacting in different ways to solve challenging problems and achieve different client-specific goals. Our attorneys know that working on the same type of work product, in the same discipline can lead to burn out in the patent world. We get it, which is why we are a diverse patent boutique firm with a strong mix of clients and projects, with a team-based approach to the delivery of our services.
Our technical expertise spans across a variety of engineering and computer science disciplines, in industry sectors such as automotive, data analytics/processing, biomedical devices, displays, energy, robotics, and telecommunications, to name a few.
If you have 5+ years of Patent Law experience in a client-centric environment, have a great attitude, exceptional attention to detail and follow through, can manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment - - keep reading…we want to talk to you.
Jones Robb is based just outside of Washington, D.C., and is seeking a Patent Attorney or Patent Agent, with a tremendous hunger to learn and master different technologies.
Qualified candidates will have the ability to work collaboratively with a team environment and preferably have a technical background in any of our practice areas: physics, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, and/or electrical engineering. Candidates must also have strong academic records, and two or more years of significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Ideal candidates also have a post-graduate degree and experience with complex Patent Office proceedings, client counseling with opinion drafting, and/or other related patent practice experience.
Do you have interest in cultivating your patent legal skills, acquiring new legal skills, and mastering various technologies? Do you have strategic vision to identify opportunities and challenges? Are you interested in earning great pay working alongside talented attorneys, dedicated partners, and a top-notch staff, in a congenial and collaborative environment? If you think you have what it takes, please review the criteria below, if you do; send us your resume – we want to talk to you!
We don’t want to waste your time, so let us answer a few questions you might have, up front:
What you should expect –
1. High performance is a must. We are looking for self-motivated attorneys or agents with the ability to think strategically to meet our business objectives, manage multiple priorities, deliver timely and quality work products, and communicate in a poised and professional manner with clients and team members.
2. Accountability. We may be a small firm, but we offer big firm client services. We are looking for individuals who take pride in their work and can own both client relationships and their work products. We provide the leadership and training, but you must bring your exceptional work ethic and dedication to your craft to the table.
3. Work hard, play hard. Our small firm has an outstanding culture and enables work life balance, while meeting our internal and external client needs. Our culture is based on strong performance, excellent work ethic, high-quality work product, and professionalism that is counter-balanced with work at home and the camaraderie of a close-knit team.
4. Earn the respect of your peers. You will be working alongside some of the best attorneys and team members in the world; you will need to earn their trust and respect by bringing your technical and legal expertise, a problem-solving spirit and a holistic approach to serving our clients.
5. Live in the moment. Jones Robb is growing, which means we are moving fast, and you will be required to quickly adjust priorities to meet our clients’ ever-changing needs.
Are you still interested? Good, then you should be one of a few qualified candidates that we want to talk to!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental Pay:
Experience:
- Patent Prosecution: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- State Bar License (Preferred)
- USPTO Registration Number (Required)
Work Location: Remote
