Technology Specialist (Semiconductor and Electrical Engineering)

About the role

Join the #1 patent practice in the country as a technology specialist in any of our US offices. This position is integral to our Intellectual Property practice, where you will work on cutting-edge technologies with top-tier clients from day one. You will learn from top practitioners in the field, gain significant responsibility early on, and have unparalleled opportunities to grow through hands-on training with top-notch legal teams. Fish has a legacy of working with the most innovative clients and influential industry leaders since 1878 and boasts one of the country's longest-standing technology specialist programs. If your ambition includes becoming an attorney, our outstanding law school program supports career progression—many attorneys at Fish began as technology specialists and have become leaders of the firm.

Fish offers unmatched technological depth, with diverse teams of technical experts working across all offices. Our creative, respectful, and inclusive culture values diversity and allows ingenuity to thrive. If you have a passion for science, engineering, and intellectual property, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications for innovative clients, including descriptions and figures.
• Correspond with the patent office about pending patent applications.
• Advise patent litigation teams based on your technical and scientific expertise.
• Interview inventors about new ideas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in Electrical Engineering, specifically semiconductor technology.
• 2+ years of patent drafting and/or prosecution experience.
• Superior writing skills and excellent academic credentials.

Preferred qualifications: Strong English and Korean language skills; registered before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $185,000. The salary offered will depend on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Award-winning retirement and profit-sharing plans with employer contribution.
• Annual Technology Allowance.
• Family-friendly atmosphere with back-up childcare, health, and wellness initiatives.
• Competitive pay with a rich benefits package, including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.