Description:
Greenberg Traurig, a global law firm, is seeking a Patent Associate or Patent Agent to be resident in the Boston office or work remotely supporting our Boston office. The ideal candidate will be admitted to the patent bar and have 2 - 4 years of experience with all aspects of U.S. and foreign patent prosecution and counseling related to electro-mechanical and software technologies. Prior firm experience is required.The position will primarily support patent prosecution in electrical engineering technologies, including circuit/chip design and packaging. Candidates must have a technical background in electrical/computer engineering, software, mechanical engineering, or equivalent discipline. Experience in preparation and prosecution of patent applications related to electrical engineering, semiconductor chips, circuit design, and packaging is a plus.
Candidates must have: an excellent academic record, superior organizational and communication skills (written and oral), a demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional client service, and a creative and strategic approach to prosecution. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
Please submit your application along with the academic transcripts and a current writing sample.
Greenberg Traurig is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Greenberg Traurig are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.
In support of our unwavering dedication to putting diversity, equity, and inclusion into action, GT participates in the Mansfield Rule Certification Program. This Program, which is administered by The Diversity Lab, aims to increase diverse representation in the legal industry. In July 2020, we achieved Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certification. A year later, in 2021, we achieved Mansfield 4.0 Certification Plus, meaning we went beyond the requirements of the original Mansfield program. Most recently, in 2022, GT gained Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus – again achieving the highest level of certification a law firm can obtain. GT is currently participating in the Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification Program. Providing your data during the application process helps us with achieving our goals and with meeting reporting/record-keeping obligations under federal and state law and other legal requirements. Providing your data is entirely voluntary and will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be treated confidentially.
