Post-Grant Proceedings Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level associate with 2-5 years of experience to join the Post-Grant Proceedings group in Washington, D.C. The role involves engaging in complex legal processes and collaborating with a dynamic team to support patent-related matters.

Duties

• Conduct invalidity analysis of patents and prior art.
• Draft IPR/PGR petitions and legal and technical arguments.
• Collaborate with experts and prepare expert testimony.
• Conduct and defend expert depositions.
• Engage in oral advocacy before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

Requirements

• Experience in patent litigation before the PTAB or USPTO.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO is preferred.
• Graduated with a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.

Education

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred.

Certifications

• Admission to practice before the USPTO preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health saving accounts.
• Life insurance and employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with match.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, including sick and vacation time.
• Parental leave and commuter benefits.
• Charitable matching gift program and well-being support.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306