Junior to Mid-level Associate Attorney

1-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Associate Attorney with a focus on patent preparation and prosecution. The ideal candidate should have a strong academic background, relevant experience, and exceptional communication skills. The role requires expertise in electrical engineering or computer science, with a preference for additional experience in patent prosecution related to software, data science, AI, networking technologies, and machine learning.

Duties:

• Conduct patent preparation and prosecution activities in the areas of electrical engineering, computer science, software-related technologies, data science/AI, networking technologies, and machine learning.
• Collaborate with clients to understand and analyze inventions, providing legal advice and strategies for patent protection.
• Draft and review patent applications, responses to office actions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research to support intellectual property matters and stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are required.

Skills:

• High level of academic achievement.
• Strong law firm, engineering, and industry experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Expertise in patent prosecution in electrical engineering or software-related technologies.
• Preferred experience in data science/AI, networking technologies, machine learning, and hardware security.
• Knowledge of intellectual property laws and regulations.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to collaborate with clients and colleagues effectively.

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