Junior to Mid-level Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Associate Attorney with a focus on patent preparation and prosecution in the field of electrical engineering or computer science. The attorney will be responsible for patent preparation and prosecution, with a particular emphasis on electrical engineering or computer science. The successful candidate will possess a strong academic background, relevant industry experience, and exceptional communication skills. Admission to the USPTO and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree are mandatory.

Duties:

• Conduct patent searches and analyze prior art to determine patentability.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications related to electrical engineering or computer science.
• Provide legal advice on intellectual property matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on patent issues.
• Collaborate with inventors, engineers, and clients to understand technology and innovation.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to the USPTO.
• Bachelors or advanced degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• Solid academic achievement in law school and undergraduate studies.
• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and writing skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in patent prosecution related to electrical engineering or software-related technologies.
• Familiarity with data science/AI, networking technologies (especially network security), and machine learning/artificial intelligence with a focus on hardware security.

Skills:

• Proficient in legal research and analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with inventors, engineers, and clients.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with patent prosecution processes.
• Knowledge of data science/AI, networking technologies, and machine learning is a plus.

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