Junior to Mid-level Associate Attorney

1-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

The law firm is seeking a motivated and skilled Junior to Mid-level Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team in Wilmington. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in patent preparation and prosecution, specifically in electrical engineering or computer science. The position requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, a high level of academic achievement, and admission to the USPTO.

Duties:

• Conduct patent preparation and prosecution activities with a focus on electrical engineering or computer science.
• Provide legal advice and support on intellectual property matters.
• Collaborate with clients and inventors to understand and assess their technological innovations.
• Draft and review legal documents, including patent applications, responses to office actions, and correspondence.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the USPTO.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent legal research and analytical abilities.
• Solid understanding of patent laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering or computer science concepts.
• Experience in patent prosecution, particularly in software-related technologies, data science/AI, networking technologies (especially network security), and hardware security.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, inventors, and internal teams.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in patent prosecution related to data science/AI, networking technologies (especially network security), and machine learning/artificial intelligence.
• Industry experience in electrical engineering or computer science.
• Previous work experience in a law firm environment.

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