Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Unlimited PTO

Sabbatical program

401k match

Educational assistance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney in Washington, DC, with 3–5 years of experience to handle cutting-edge technologies in wireless, electronics, AI, and software. You will counsel clients and work on post-grant patent matters within a dynamic IP group.

The role emphasizes collaboration in a team-oriented, innovative environment, requiring strong drafting, communication, and strategic thinking to deliver sophisticated legal solutions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Experience in wireless telecommunications, communication networks, electrical hardware, software, or computer networks is preferred.
• Background in semiconductors, storage devices, circuits, memory, cloud computing, data security, mechanical inventions, or medical devices is desired.
• Demonstrated growth mindset and ability to thrive in an innovative, collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications with a focus on cutting-edge technologies and standards-essential patents.
• Provide strategic client counseling on intellectual property matters, including post-grant proceedings.
• Collaborate with a team-oriented group to deliver sophisticated legal solutions in innovative technical fields.

Skills

Strong academic record

Technical proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Billable hours management

Education

Juris Doctor (Law degree)

Engineering/CS/Physics degree

Job description

A law firm seeks a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join its Intellectual Property group in Washington, D.C. The role involves leveraging advanced technologies to handle complex matters in wireless communications, electronics, AI, and software, alongside client counseling and post-grant patent work.

Duties

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications with a focus on cutting-edge technologies and standards-essential patents.
• Provide strategic client counseling on intellectual property matters, including post-grant proceedings.
• Collaborate with a team-oriented group to deliver sophisticated legal solutions in innovative technical fields.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Experience in wireless telecommunications, communication networks, electrical hardware, software, or computer networks is preferred.
• Background in semiconductors, storage devices, circuits, memory, cloud computing, data security, mechanical inventions, or medical devices is desired.
• Demonstrated growth mindset and ability to thrive in an innovative, collaborative culture.

Education

• Law degree from an accredited institution.
• Technical degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, or equivalent fields.

Certifications

• Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.
• USPTO registration to practice before the Patent and Trademark Office.

Skills

• Strong academic record and technical proficiency in relevant engineering or scientific disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client interaction and legal drafting.
• Ability to manage billable hours, pro bono commitments, and community-building activities effectively.
• Robust wellness program and unlimited PTO.
• Reduced time program and sabbatical program for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers.
• Automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave.
• Inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits.
• Voluntary income protection benefits including supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Educational assistance and subscription service for continuing legal education programs.
• Free or discounted legal services.
• Opportunities through a non-profit foundation dedicated to volunteer work.

Founded in 1971, this law firm is committed to finding innovative ways to serve its clients' needs in the ever-changing business community of Nevada. Representing the entire spectrum of business organizations - which includes lenders, developers, publicly traded companies, entrepreneurs, and closely held corporations - this firm uses the depth of experience of its attorneys to provide innovative solutions to its clients' problems. The attorneys here offer specialized services in the areas of real estate, lending and financial, business, tax and estate planning, bankruptcy, and litigation. In addition, the firm has a number of lawyers with expertise in energy and utility, environmental, healthcare, and securities law. If you are a results-oriented and hardworking attorney,