Job Title: Technology Specialist
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with legal teams to provide technical insights and analysis for patent cases involving complex technologies, often focused on semiconductors and software.
- Conduct in-depth research and analysis of semiconductor and software technologies.
- Assist in drafting technical documents and reports to support legal proceedings.
- Guide and collaborate with patent litigation lawyers on technical and scientific issues pertinent to legal proceedings.
- Participate in discovery processes, including reviewing technical documents and data.
Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
- An advanced degree in a relevant technology or engineering discipline is a plus.
- 3 or more years of experience in the technology industry, preferably in semiconductors or a related or adjacent field. Candidates with a relevant advanced degree may qualify with less industry experience.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand complex technical concepts.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working in a technology company.
- Familiarity with patent processes and legal analysis related to technology cases.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
Salary Information:
The expected salary range for this position is $150,000-$200,000, although the salary offered will depend upon an applicant’s qualifications and experience. Compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, determined by firm and individual performance. The firm offers a comprehensive range of elective health benefits, mental well-being programs, child, family, elder, and pet care benefits, short- and long-term disability, industry-leading parental leave benefits, health savings account contributions, flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. Compensated time off is available through the Flexible Time Off program, along with paid holidays.
Law Firm Information:
The law firm is a global entity focused on delivering innovative solutions for sectors including Technology & Innovation, Energy & Infrastructure, Finance, and Life Sciences & HealthTech. Founded over 150 years ago in San Francisco, it operates in more than 25 markets worldwide and is recognized for delivering high-quality legal advice and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter through the law firm's Staff and Paralegal Opportunities Listings. The firm accepts applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to regulations regarding fair consideration of applicants with criminal histories, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
