Patent Technical Advisor; Electrical​/Computer Engineering

Overview

Leydig, Voit & Mayer Ltd., an intellectual property law practice of over 80 attorneys, patent agents, and scientific advisors, seeks a part-time or full-time Patent Agent or Scientific Advisor for our Chicago, IL or San Francisco Bay Area, CA offices.

Candidates should possess strong writing/analytical skills, superior academic credentials, and a technical background in physics, electrical or computer engineering, or a related field. An advanced technical degree as well as experience in the intellectual property field is preferred. Mandarin language skills are required.

We will train the Patent Agent or Technical Advisor to become an active member of our Electrical/Computer practice, which includes the preparation and prosecution of patent applications and performance of other tasks relating to our practice, including litigation support, interferences, transactions, counseling and licensing.

Benefits include a great hybrid work environment; medical/dental/vision benefits; flexible spending/health savings account; life/long-term disability/short-term disability insurance;
Medjet Assist; 401(k)/profit sharing; professional development account; parental leave; and an opportunity for bonus based on billings.

Interested candidates should e-mail resumes with complete undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts to:

Leydig offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

As a provider of legal services to U.S. government agencies, Leydig participates in the E-Verify program.