Technical Specialist
schwegman lundberg woessner paSan Jose (CA)
About the role
Careers | Technical SpecialistSLW Has World-Class Clients and Career Opportunites to MatchJOIN USAt SLW, we're passionate about innovation and the role intellectual property plays in shaping the future. Explore our full-time roles—Patent Attorney, Patent Agent, Technical Specialist—and Summer 2025 Internships for law students and engineering students (San Jose only for engineering).Technical Specialist Full-Time | San Jose(In Office)Who We're Looking For Graduates with B.S., M.S., or Ph. D. in engineering or related fields Excellent technical writing and analytical skills
What You'll Do:
Draft and assist in prosecuting patent applications Perform patentability analyses and summarize complex technical concepts Support office action responses and portfolio strategy Growth at SLWMentorship and structured training Support toward USPTO registration; potential law school pathways
Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance; long- and short-term disability 401(k); tuition reimbursement; CLE/training funds Monthly parking; home computer; cell phone allowances
Before you apply
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Your profile is current
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Two examples you can talk through
Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.
A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.
Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.
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