Job Overview A law firm seeks a patent agent to join their Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group in Charleston, SC. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, relevant industry experience, and excellent writing and communication skills.Duties Prepare and prosecute patent applications in electrical engineering and software-related technologies.Collaborate with clients to understand their inventions and draft patent applications.Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses.Communicate with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding patent applications.Requirements 2+ years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.Admission to the USPTO.Experience in machine learning, telecommunications, autonomous driving, RF circuitry, or hardware security preferred.Education Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, or physics.Certifications USPTO registration.Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively.Benefits Medical insuranceDental insuranceLife insuranceDisability insuranceVoluntary insurance including vision401(k) planPaid time off#J-18808-Ljbffr