Washington, DC – Intellectual Property Staff Attorney

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Range of benefits

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Washington, DC seeks an experienced attorney for its Intellectual Property practice group. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years of patent litigation experience and a relevant advanced degree. Responsibilities include drafting expert reports and preparing patent applications. Expect a competitive salary between $145,000 and $165,000, along with various benefits. This position allows for telecommuting from Washington, DC, Virginia, or Maryland, pending appropriate licensure.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience with patent litigation and related tasks.
• Deep understanding of patent processes and regulations.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Join the Litigation team focusing on patent litigation.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications for technology companies.

Skills

Patent litigation

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or engineering

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Candidate Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
• USPTO patent registration number is preferred.

Telecommuting

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.

Compensation and Benefits

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 Statement

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

Application Details

Job #003904 (If you wish to submit an application, this number will be necessary for your online submission.)

Contact Information

• Elizabeth Bearden, Lawyer Recruiting Manager. (If you have questions about this position or the application process.)
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• Jocelyn Sommers, Senior Lawyer Recruiting Administrator, [phone], 951 East Byrd Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. When you contact Jocelyn Sommers, please identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. We will assist you promptly.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

2200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20037