Washington, DC – Intellectual Property Staff Attorney

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Wellness options

Telecommuting arrangements

Job summary

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is looking for an experienced Staff Attorney to support its Intellectual Property practice group in Washington, DC. This role involves assisting with patent litigation, invalidity analyses, and deposition preparations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and an educational background in fields like computer science or engineering. Telecommuting options are available from DC, Virginia, or Maryland. The expected salary range is between $145,000 to $165,000, reflecting the firm's competitive compensation structure.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with patent litigation.
• Ability to perform invalidity and infringement analyses.
• Experience with deposition preparation and drafting expert reports.

Responsibilities

• Join the Intellectual Property practice group in Washington, DC.
• Assist with patent litigation and prosecute patent applications.
• Maintain a billable hour expectation of approximately 1500 hours.

Skills

Patent litigation

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Patent registration

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics

Job description

Washington, DC – Intellectual Property Staff Attorney

Hunton seeks an experienced attorney to join its Intellectual Property practice group as a non-partnership track staff attorney as part of our Litigation team in Washington, DC.

An attorney in this position will be benefits eligible and will have a billable hour expectation of approximately 1500 hours.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience with patent litigation, including performing invalidity and infringement analyses and assisting with deposition preparation, drafting expert reports, and post-grant proceedings, including IPRs and EPRs.

Candidates should have a BS, MS, or PhD degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics to assist with patent litigation and prepare and prosecute patent applications for leading financial service and technology companies.

A successful candidate will have strong analytical, research, and writing skills. USPTO patent registration number is preferred.

Telecommuting arrangements may be considered from a home office in Washington, DC, Virginia, or Maryland. Licensure in the jurisdiction of the home office is required. District of Columbia bar membership is preferred, and in any event required within one year of joining the firm.

At the time of posting, the expected salary range for this position is $145,000 to $165,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, training, skill sets, licensure and certifications, practice area, experience, internal equity, and market data. In addition to providing competitive compensation, Hunton offers a range of benefits and wellness options based on experience, performance, and location that compare favorably to market standards in every region and across the legal industry.

EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Veteran/Disability.

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