DWTSurge Patent Agent; Remote

Position: DWTSurge Contract Patent Agent (Remote) 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is searching for a full-time patent prosecution patent agent to work through the Firm’s alternative-track attorney and staffing program, DWTSurge. We are particularly interested in registered patent agents based in the Seattle area who have experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications either as part of an in-house team or at medium/large firms. Patent scientists with relevant industry experience who are eligible to and interested in taking the Patent Bar Examination are also encouraged to apply. Candidates who are located in the Seattle area and can attend occasional meetings at DWT's Seattle office are strongly preferred. However, we are open to remote work and will consider qualified candidates based in any of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC, or WV. The ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years of experience with patent prosecution as a patent agent, either in-house, within a law firm environment, or with the USPTO
• A minimum of a BS degree and industry experience in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field
• Registered to practice before the USPTO or, alternatively, eligibility and interest in taking the Patent Bar Examination
• Familiarity with operations of large organizations with established patent programs
• Strong work ethic and commitment to being responsive to client needs
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability working independently without significant supervision and proven performance managing a workload efficiently

Please note that this position is managed by DWT’s flexible attorney and staffing program, DWTSurge, and offers a contract for a specified term that may be renewed on an annual basis for successful candidates. The initial term offered will run through the end of the calendar year and will offer full time employment with an annual 1,800 billable hour requirement. We are interested in candidates who are electing to pursue a more flexible way of practicing while also focusing on providing continuous, high-value legal services to clients. Those who excel in the role will potentially be engaged for additional terms. The annualized salary range for this full-time contract patent agent position in Los Angeles, California is $142,000 to $161,000; and San Francisco, California is $166,000 to $187,000. The annualized salary range for this position in New York is $165,000 to $185,000. The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $142,000 to $161,000. The annualized salary range for this position in Maryland is $159,000 to $185,000. The annualized salary range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $159,000 to $185,000. The annualized salary range for this position in Minnesota is $134,000 to $157,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Employees may be eligible for an annual bonus and health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. DWTSurge Patent Agents generally take approximately three weeks of vacation from work each year, and it may vary depending on the needs of the clients and the firm. Additional voluntary benefits programs include:

• First Stop Health Telemedicine:

Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, covered by the firm

• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program:

Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing

• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork:

Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm

• Peloton App
• Headspace App

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