Legal Staff Information Technology in San Diego, CA

Law Firm

San Diego, CA

Legal Staff Information Technology in San Diego, CA

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Patent Scientist – Computer Science/Electrical Engineering

Job Responsibilities:
- Reviewing new client technologies to determine potentially patentable inventions.
- Creating technical diagrams and drawings that describe the invention.
- Writing patent applications, including description and claims, with clarity and technical accuracy.
- Analyzing cited references, developing amendments and arguments, and conducting Examiner interviews.
- Explaining and describing new technologies in a concise and descriptive manner.
- Assisting with the successful procurement of patent protection for innovative technologies.
- Evaluating the designs of new products and assisting with the evaluation of competitor products.
- Eventually participating in a patent law course and becoming registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Education and Experience:
- A . degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or other similar technical field is required. An advanced degree or work experience is preferred.
- Preference for candidates with coursework and experience in artificial intelligence/machine learning, [analog circuit design/semiconductor].
- At least two years of patent preparation and prosecution experience are preferred, including experience at the USPTO or in private practice.
- Former USPTO Examiner experience is a plus.
- A registration number to practice before the USPTO is preferred. In the absence of having a registration number, an interest and eligibility to obtain a registration number are required.
- At least part-time attendance at a law firm office in specified locations is required.
- Candidates must be independently motivated to succeed and measure success on a team level.
- Qualified candidates will possess strong academic credentials and communication skills.

Salary Information:
The base salary for this position is $140,000 to $270,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Compensation for this position may include bonuses.

Additional Information:
The position offers an opportunity for engineers and scientists to further their professional growth and career development in exciting, challenging ways. Candidates will work on issues involving science, technology, and the law. Each client brings novel and diverse technologies, allowing candidates to learn about a variety of new technologies, identify inventive features, and work with the Patent Office to allow a patent for the technology.

The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, as per the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance. The health and well-being of employees are of utmost importance, and the firm offers competitive pay and health benefits, generous paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer contribution, a flexible spending account, educational assistance, wellness programs, and more. Details related to benefits will be confirmed at the time of hire.

Office Locations:
- Orange County
- San Diego
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Washington DC
- New York

Candidates are required to complete the application in full for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered for employment.