Associate - Intellectual Property

BCG Attorney Search; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a highly motivated Associate to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Charleston, SC. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in patent preparation, prosecution, and strategic counseling, with a strong technical background in engineering or computer science.

You will prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications, manage domestic and foreign portfolios, conduct patentability analyses, and provide strategic IP guidance to clients across diverse

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3–5 years of patent prosecution and IP counseling experience.
• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Registration to practice before the USPTO.
• Experience in trademark prosecution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications.
• Manage domestic and foreign patent portfolios.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses.
• Collaborate with clients across various industries and technologies.
• Provide strategic counseling on intellectual property matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Client service

Education

J.D.

Legal education

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Associate to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Charleston, SC. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in patent preparation, prosecution, and strategic counseling, with a strong technical background in engineering or computer science.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications.
• Manage domestic and foreign patent portfolios.
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and validity analyses.
• Collaborate with clients across various industries and technologies.
• Provide strategic counseling on intellectual property matters.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 3-5 years of experience in patent prosecution and intellectual property counseling.
• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Experience in trademark prosecution is preferred.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• USPTO registration.

Skills

• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Collaborative and committed to outstanding client service.

Benefits

• Substantial client contact.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated intellectual property matters.
• Collegial and diverse work environment.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.