Careers
Do you value relationships?
At Jones Burke, PLLC, we look for professionals who value strong relationships, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are committed to excellence. Our team approach fosters an inspiring workplace that encourages growth and professional development. If this sounds like the type of environment where you would thrive, we invite you to learn more about working with us.
Open Positions
We currently do not have any open roles.
EXPERIENCE
Have Patent Law experience in a client-centric environment?
If you have 5-10+ years of Patent Law experience in a client-centric environment, have a great attitude, exceptional attention to detail and follow-through, can manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment – – keep reading…we want to talk to you.
Location
Jones Burke is based just outside of Washington, D.C., providing us convenient access to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Qualified Candidates
Qualified candidates will have the ability to work in a team environment and preferably have a technical background in any of our practice areas: physics, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, and/or electrical engineering. Candidates must also have strong academic records, and two or more years of significant experience drafting and prosecuting patent applications. Ideal candidates also have a post-graduate degree and experience with complex Patent Office proceedings, client counseling with opinion drafting, and/or other related patent practice experience.
Do you have interest in cultivating your patent legal skills, acquiring new legal skills, and mastering various technologies? Do you have strategic vision to identify opportunities and challenges? Are you interested in earning great pay working alongside talented attorneys, dedicated partners, and a top-notch staff, in a congenial and collaborative environment? If you think you have what it takes, please review the criteria below, if you do; send us your resume – we want to talk to you!
We don’t want to waste your time, so let us answer a few questions you might have, up front about what you can expect:
High performance is a must. If you are not an exceptional attorney or agent, with self-propelled motivation and the ability to think strategically to meet identified business objectives, manage multiple priorities, deliver timely and quality work product, and communicate in a poised and professional manner with clients, please don’t apply.
Accountability. We may be a small firm, but we offer big firm client services. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, and can own both client relationships and their work products. We provide the leadership and training, but you have to bring your exceptional work ethic and dedication to your craft to the table.
Our small firm has an outstanding culture and enables work life balance, but that is only if we are meeting our clients’ needs and our billable goals. We have an aggressive culture based on strong performance, excellent work ethic, high-quality work product, and professionalism that is counter-balanced with work at home days and the camaraderie of a close-knit team.
Earn the respect of your peers. You will be working alongside some of the best attorneys and staff in the world; you will need to earn their trust and respect by bringing your technical and legal expertise, a problem-solving spirit and a holistic approach to serving our clients.
Jones Robb is growing, which means we are moving fast, and you will be required to quickly adjust priorities to meet our clients’ ever-changing needs. This also means we want people in the office and engaged with our team.
Are you still interested?
Good, then you should be one of a few qualified candidates that we want to talk to!
We don’t want to waste your time, so here are a few things to know upfront about what you can expect:
We’re looking for exceptional attorneys and agents who bring strategic thinking, self-motivation, and a commitment to meeting business objectives. You should be able to manage multiple priorities, deliver timely, high-quality work, and communicate professionally with clients. If that doesn’t sound like you, this likely isn’t the right fit.
We may be a small firm, but we deliver big-firm-caliber counsel. We're looking for professionals who take pride in their work and are confident owning both client relationships and deliverables. We provide leadership and support—but it’s your strong work ethic and dedication to excellence that drive success.
At Jones Burke, we foster a high-performance culture grounded in strong work ethic, exceptional client service, and professional excellence. While we hold ourselves to ambitious goals, we also value flexibility and support a healthy work-life balance through remote work opportunities and the camaraderie of a close-knit team.
At Jones Burke, you’ll work alongside some of the most skilled attorneys and professionals in the field. Earning their trust and respect means demonstrating technical and legal expertise, a solution-oriented mindset, and a commitment to delivering value for our clients.
As we grow, we move quickly—and so do our clients’ needs. Agility is essential, and we look for team members who can shift priorities with confidence. We value real-time collaboration and encourage in-person engagement to stay connected and effective as a team.