Patent Attorney / Agent (Software and Hardware)

Cognition IP; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate legal professional to take on partner-level responsibilities in patent law. This exciting opportunity involves drafting patent applications, managing client relationships, and engaging with cutting-edge technology in AI and biotech. You will work closely with startups and established companies, gaining invaluable experience and contributing to the development of legal tools that enhance practice efficiency. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while honing your skills in a supportive setting, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• J.D. or Bachelor’s in a STEM discipline required for lawyers and agents.
• Strong skills in patent law, client management, and legal writing are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft patent applications, respond to office actions, and manage client relationships.
• Collaborate with software developers to improve legal workflows.

Skills

Patent Law

Client Relationship Management

Drafting Patent Applications

Patent Searches

Legal Writing

Technology Awareness (AI, Biotech)

Education

J.D.

Bachelor’s in STEM

Tools

Legal Software

Job description

You will have the opportunity to take on partner-level responsibilities at our fast-growing firm, from being introduced to clients and managing client relationships to taking ownership of matters from end-to-end. Tasks will include talking to inventors and clients, drafting patent applications, performing patent searches, drafting opinions, and responding to office actions. You will perform substantive and critical work and have many learning opportunities to rapidly upskill.

We care about performing the best quality work, and you will receive training in the most cutting-edge legal techniques in patent law, the latest technologies like AI, and the latest developments in biotech and business development. Our clients range from nascent startups to Fortune 500 companies, and you will have the opportunity to work with and develop relationships with exciting new, early-stage companies as well as well-established titans of the tech world that are at the forefront of technology.

You will also work with the latest technological tools that make legal practice easier and less repetitive for lawyers, and you will have the opportunity to provide input to our development team on tools they can build to make your legal practice easier.

Key Result Areas:

1. Perform quality legal work in drafting patent applications, responding to office actions, searching, and drafting opinions.
2. Manage client relationships professionally and confidently.
3. Develop workflow/process improvements with our software developers to further reduce attorney/agent workload.

Reporting to: CEO, Managing Partner

Qualifications:

• Required Education (Lawyer): J.D., Bachelor’s in a STEM discipline
• Required Education (Agent): Bachelor's in a STEM discipline
• Technology areas (any of): computer software, hardware, electronics, chemistry, biology, biotech
• Location: Remote, Anywhere in the US

Compensation: Commensurate with experience (Base + Bonus + Equity)

When applying, please submit the following:

1. Resume
2. Law School (if applicable) and other college transcripts
3. Writing sample (e.g. a patent application authored by you)