Junior to Mid-level Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in New York City is seeking a dynamic and experienced Junior to Mid-level Associate Attorney with a background in patent preparation and prosecution. The ideal candidate should have a degree in electrical engineering or computer science, along with 2+ years of relevant experience. The candidate should demonstrate high academic achievement, strong law firm experience, and excellent writing and communication skills. Specialized experience in patent prosecution within electrical engineering, software-related technologies, data science/AI, networking technologies (especially network security), and machine learning/artificial intelligence (in addition to data science) and hardware security is highly encouraged. The successful candidate must hold a JD and be admitted to the USPTO.

Duties:

• Conduct patent preparation and prosecution activities in the specified technical areas, including electrical engineering, software-related technologies, data science/AI, networking technologies (with a focus on network security), machine learning/artificial intelligence, and hardware security.
• Perform legal research and analysis related to patent law and specific technical domains.
• Collaborate with clients, inventors, and senior attorneys to gather information and build strong patent portfolios.
• Draft and file patent applications, responses to office actions, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal advice and opinions on intellectual property matters.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the USPTO.

Skills:

• Strong academic achievement.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Solid law firm, engineering, and industry experience.
• Specialized knowledge in patent prosecution within specified technical areas.
• Ability to conduct legal research and analysis.
• Collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of intellectual property laws and regulations.

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