Patent Prosecution Technical Advisor - Junior

Overview

Perkins Coie understands that your career is about choices, not trade-offs. Named one of the country s "100 Best Places to Work For" by Fortune for two decades, Perkins Coie s Patent Agent Program allows you to use your technical background to springboard into the legal world.

Perkins Coie is seeking technical advisors to join its growing Patent Prosecution practice. Candidates are required to have a degree in mechanical engineering, physics, computer science, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, 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 2026 when our program begins.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

• Work side-by-side with attorneys and other legal personnel to develop legal skills from day one.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering, physics, computer science, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering, or similar technical field.

• Strong academic credentials and excellent references.

• Interest in becoming a patent agent and availability to start full-time in June 2026.

Support and Development

• Firm culture encourages you to define and pursue your own definition of success, with mentoring and professional development programs.

• Personalized mentoring with a more senior attorney to help you achieve a high level of success.

• Opportunity to continue employment while attending law school for some patent agents.

About the Firm

With more than 1,000 lawyers in 19 offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia, Perkins Coie LLP represents great companies across a wide range of industries and stages of growth—from startups to Fortune 50 corporations.

How to Apply

• To apply, attach your cover letter, resume, graduate/undergraduate transcripts, and a technical writing sample. Principals only.

Benefits

• 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 range: $130,000 to $135,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

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