Patent Prosecution Associate with Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Background

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading patent law firm

Collaborative environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles, CA seeks a junior to mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate with a mechanical or aerospace engineering background. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of patent prosecution experience and at least two years of legal practice, with excellent academics and strong writing skills.

The role involves conducting patent prosecutions, collaborating with a team of strategists and litigators, and advising clients on maximizing intellectual property portfolios.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Minimum of two years of legal practice experience.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills.
• Sharp analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patent prosecutions at the USPTO or in a law firm setting.
• Collaborate with a team of patent strategists and litigators.
• Advise clients on maximizing intellectual property portfolios.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Writing skills

Analytical ability

Patent examiner experience

Education

Engineering degree (ME/AE/EE/CS)

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate with a background in mechanical or aerospace engineering to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have one to three years of patent prosecution experience.

Duties

• Conduct patent prosecution at the USPTO or in a law firm setting.
• Collaborate with a team of patent strategists and litigators.
• Advise clients on maximizing intellectual property portfolios.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Minimum of two years of legal practice experience.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills.
• Sharp analytical ability.

Education

• Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to and in good standing with the relevant bar.
• PTO registration preferred.

Skills

• Strong preference for previous experience as a patent examiner.

Industry experience

• Industry experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading patent law firm.
• Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals.