Kennedy Lenart Spraggins LLP

Attorney

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in electrical engineering, computing, and related technologies
• Work directly with clients on invention disclosures, drafting strategy, and prosecution decisions
• Develop practical patent strategies and contribute to portfolio development
• Interpret and apply patent laws, USPTO guidance, and evolving best practices
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on quality control and workflow improvement
• Manage deadlines and contribute to efficient docket execution

U.S. Patent Attorney – Junior Patent Associate

Executive Assistant

• Provide direct support to firm partners and senior leadership
• Draft and format emails, including client communications and scheduling outreach
• Coordinate meetings, including invention disclosure calls and client discussions
• Assist with preparation of patent figures, flowcharts, and basic visual materials
• Perform light accounting tasks (invoicing support, tracking, and administrative finance tasks)
• Perform basic work record review to ensure completeness and accuracy of administrative and billing information
• Assist with tracking foreign counsel fees and preparing summaries of items ready for payment
• Help manage inboxes, calendars, and general administrative workflows
• Handle general operational tasks (document organization, file management, process support)
• Assist with basic quality checks and first-pass reviews of documents
• Follow established processes and help keep workflows organized and running smoothly
• For Central Texas-based candidates: handle in-person responsibilities, including regularly checking and scanning mail and providing direct executive support (errands, logistics, and coordination)