Associate Attorney - Chemical Patent Prosecution

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Alexandria, VA

Associate Attorney - Chemical Patent Prosecution

Attorney

2-8 yrs required

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of patent prosecution experience to join its Chemical Patent Prosecution Practice Group in Alexandria, VA. This hybrid role requires in-office presence three days per week and offers the opportunity to work on complex technologies.

Duties

• Analyze and prepare replies to office actions.
• Conduct invention and disclosure meetings with clients.
• Prepare and prosecute new patent applications.
• Counsel clients on patent-related matters and portfolio analysis.
• Handle agreements and related transactions.
• Assist with appeals and training of junior professionals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of post-AIA patent prosecution experience.
• Technical background in inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, or chemical engineering.
• Superior technical knowledge, writing, and communication skills.
• Fluency in a foreign language is a plus; Japanese or Korean preferred.

Education

• . from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Master*s or Doctorate in a relevant field preferred.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice and in good standing before a state bar and the USPTO.

Skills

• Strong academic achievement and superior writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for client interaction.

Benefits

• 401k plan.
• Medical insurance with prescription coverage.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Group and supplemental life insurance.
• Long-term care and disability insurance.
• Individual disability income protection.
• Critical illness and accident insurance.
• Pet and legal insurance.
• Onsite parking.