Junior to Mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

A law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney with 2+ years of experience. The successful candidate will interface directly with counsel and engineers at established and emerging tech clients, gaining exposure to subject matter areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, rockets and space-oriented payload delivery, automation, computer networking, encryption, graphics and animation, and computer gaming/e-sports.

Duties:

• Interface directly with counsel and engineers at tech clients, both established and emerging.
• Handle patent prosecution and counseling in various technology areas.
• Provide legal advice on subject matters including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, space technology, automation, and computer networking.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to patent prosecution.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop comprehensive patent strategies.

Requirements:

• Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Member of the Bar in the United States.
• Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, computer science, or equivalent.
• Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office or ability to qualify.

Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in patent prosecution and counseling.
• Strong understanding of patent laws and regulations.
• Technical background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, applied physics, or computer science.
• Ability to interface effectively with engineers and clients.
• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking in developing patent strategies.

This AmLaw 100 firm is consistently praised by its associates for offering high caliber, interesting work while still allowing for flexibility in work schedule and respect for its associates. The firm has been consistently on the cutting edge of legal developments, and is a leader in the data privacy and cyber security space. Its associates get top-of-the-market pay and complex work. The atmosphere is friendly and the firm values the career development of its associates, offering great training opportunities and mentorship.