Patent Policy Attorney Advisor

U.S. Department of Commerce

Alexandria (VA)

On-site

USD 84,000 - 120,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Job summary

U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Petitions within the USPTO seeks a licensed attorney to support petitions practice, research, and decision preparation under the Director's authority.

The role emphasizes rigorous legal analysis, research, and preparation of official documents for agency actions. Applicants must meet OPM qualifications, hold a J.D., and demonstrate professional law experience in federal settings, including drafting interpretations, orders, or regulatory materials with

Qualifications

  • Specialized experience analyzing legal matters, petitions, or case files to apply laws.
  • Experience interpreting statutes, regulations, case law, and authorities for legal recommendations.
  • Drafting, negotiating, or reviewing legal documents and official actions.
  • Presenting legal analyses in writing and orally to attorneys and management.

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing and analyzing legal matters, petitions, or case files to determine application of laws; AND
  • Conducting legal research by interpreting statutes, regulations, case law, and other legal authorities to make legal recommendations; AND
  • Preparing legal briefs or other written legal documents that support official actions; AND
  • Presenting legal analyses and recommendations orally and in writing to attorneys, management, or other stakeholders.

Skills

Legal research
Legal writing
Oral advocacy
Legal analysis

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Petitions within the USPTO seeks a licensed attorney to support petitions practice, research, and decision preparation under the Director's authority.

The role emphasizes rigorous legal analysis, research, and preparation of official documents for agency actions. Applicants must meet OPM qualifications, hold a J.D., and demonstrate professional law experience in federal settings, including drafting interpretations, orders, or regulatory materials with

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