Junior Associate in Electrical Practice

BCG Attorney Search; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical insurance with prescription

HSA/FSA options

Dental and vision insurance

EAP

Group life insurance

Disability income protection

Pet and legal insurance

Onsite parking

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Junior Associate to join its Electrical Patent Prosecution Practice Group in Alexandria, VA. This hybrid role requires in-office presence at least three days per week.

Candidates must have a technical background in electrical engineering, systems engineering, software engineering, computer science, electronics, engineering technology, and/or physics, plus a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and USPTO admission.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Licensed to practice in a state bar and before the USPTO.
• Demonstrated academic achievement.
• Superior writing and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tech literacy

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Associate to join its Electrical Patent Prosecution Practice Group in Alexandria, VA. This hybrid role requires in-office presence at least three days per week.

Candidates must have a technical background in electrical engineering, systems engineering, software engineering, computer science, electronics, engineering technology, and/or physics.

Duties

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

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in a state bar and before the USPTO.
• Demonstrated academic achievement.
• Superior writing and interpersonal skills.

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice before the USPTO.

Skills

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex technologies.
• Strategic intellectual property counseling.

Benefits

• 401k plan.
• Medical insurance with prescription coverage.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Group and supplemental life insurance.
• Long-term care and disability income protection.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Pet and legal insurance.
• Onsite parking.