Patent Development and Strategy Attorney

1-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Patent Development and Strategy Attorney for their Reston location. The Patent Development and Strategy Attorney will be responsible for providing legal counsel and support in patent prosecution, client counseling, drafting patent applications, freedom to operate opinions, and due diligence. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines while producing high-quality work product.

Job Details:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in digital/virtual conference calls; participating in meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be familiar with patent prosecution, client counseling, drafting patent applications, freedom to operate opinions, and due diligence.
• Preferably have transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools.
• Prior experience in a large or mid-sized law firm is desirable.
• Must have a chemical engineering or chemistry degree.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the state.
• Admission to the USPTO is required.
• . degree.

Experience:

2-4 years of experience in patent prosecution.

Benefits Offered:

The firm offers a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) options.

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