Junior Associate (Electrical Practice)

Oblon; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance with prescription

HSA

FSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

EAP

Life insurance

Long-term care

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt LLP seeks a Junior Associate to join its Electrical Patent Prosecution Practice Group in Alexandria, VA. This on-site role is hybrid, requiring in-office presence at least 3 days per week.

A technical background in electrical engineering, systems engineering, software engineering, computer science, electronics, engineering technology, and/or physics is required. The candidate will handle office actions, prepare patent and design applications, participate in

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and bar admission.
• Licensed to practice in a state bar and before the USPTO.
• Strong academic record with superior writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare replies to office actions and amendments.
• Lead invention and disclosure meetings with clients.
• Prepare new patent applications and design applications.
• Study patents and prosecution history for opinions of non-infringement or invalidity.
• Support technology licensing agreements and related transactions.
• Support litigation, administrative reviews, petitions and appeals.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

Software engineering

Computer science

Electronics

Physics

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt LLP (“Oblon”) seeks a Junior Associate with to join its Electrical Patent Prosecution Practice Group on-site in its Alexandria, Virginia office (hybrid role; in-office presence at least 3 days per week). A technical background is required in the following area(s): electrical engineering; systems engineering; software engineering, computer science, electronics, engineering technology, and/or physics.

The candidate will serve in the analysis and preparation of replies to office actions and amendments; invention and disclosure meetings/calls with clients; preparation of new patent applications; preparation and prosecution of design applications; study of patents and prosecution history files in support of opinions of non-infringement or invalidity; technology licensing agreements and related transactions; and support of litigation, administrative reviews, petitions and appeals. Qualified candidates must possess a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and be licensed to practice in a state bar and before the USPTO.

We seek candidates with a demonstrated track record of academic achievement and superior writing and interpersonal skills to assist Firm clients in securing patent protection for complex technologies and providing strategic intellectual property counseling to its clients.

The salary range for this full-time position is $75,000 - $90,000. The salary offered will depend upon qualifications and experience. The firm offers many benefits, including 401k, medical insurance with prescription coverage, HSA, FSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, EAP, group and supplemental life insurance, long-term care, STD, LTD, individual disability income protection, critical illness, accident, pet and legal insurance, onsite parking.

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