IP Technology Patent Counseling and Prosecution Associate

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a patent prosecution associate in San Francisco to work on cutting-edge technologies for leading tech companies. You will engage with engineers and clients on complex matters, focusing on patent prosecution and counseling.

The role emphasizes collaboration with partners and sophisticated clients, opportunities for related legal work, and a path to high-caliber training within a leading AmLaw 100 environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years patent prosecution and counseling experience.
• SF San Francisco experience preferred.
• Electrical engineering / CS background required; law degree from ABA-accredited school.

Responsibilities

• Engage with engineers, scientists, and developers on complex technologies.
• Interact directly with partners and sophisticated clients.
• Focus on patent prosecution and counseling with opportunities for related legal work.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Client interactions

Technical depth

Education

Electrical engineering / CS background

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

Job description

A law firm seeks a patent prosecution associate in San Francisco to work on innovative technologies for leading tech companies. The role involves engaging with engineers and clients on complex technologies, focusing on patent prosecution and counseling.

Duties

• Engage with engineers, scientists, and developers on complex technologies.
• Interact directly with partners and sophisticated clients.
• Focus on patent prosecution and counseling with opportunities for related legal work.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in patent prosecution and counseling.
• Experience in San Francisco preferred.

Education

• Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, computer science, or equivalent experience.
• Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• U.S. bar membership.
• Registration to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office.

Skills

• Technical depth to engage credibly with industry professionals.
• Professionalism and confidence in client interactions.
• Eligible for discretionary or hours-based bonus.
• Access to firm's fringe benefits.

This AmLaw 100 firm is consistently praised by its associates for offering high caliber, interesting work while still allowing for flexibility in work schedule and respect for its associates. The firm has been consistently on the cutting edge of legal developments, and is a leader in the data privacy and cyber security space. It’s associates get top-of-the-market pay and complex work. The atmosphere is friendly and the firm values the career development of its associates, offering great training opportunities and mentorship.