Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney

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Job Overview: A law firm in Salt Lake City, UT, is seeking a Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney with 2+ years of prosecution experience, particularly in portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have a background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Optics, Physics, or Biomedical with an electrical or software focus, along with a demonstrated interest in optics, acoustics, video and audio signal processing, codecs, virtual/augmented reality, and microscopy systems and imaging techniques. Experience in software and AI is a plus.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution, including preparing and prosecuting patent applications
• Manage patent portfolios and provide strategic counseling to clients
• Conduct patent analysis and opinions of counsel
• Participate in inter partes reviews (IPRs)
• Stay abreast of new technologies and relevant legal developments

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Optics, Physics, or Biomedical (with an electrical or software focus)
• 2+ years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house
• Experience with portfolio management
• Admission to the USPTO is a plus
• Graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree is a plus
• Involvement with patent analysis/opinions of counsel and IPRs is a plus

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage time and deadlines effectively
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Analytical and decision-making skills

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Optics, Physics, or Biomedical (with an electrical or software focus)
• Admission to the USPTO is a plus
• Graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree is a plus

Benefits:

• Challenging and Dynamic Role
• Career Development Planning
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Performance Management and Coaching
• Specialized Training Programs
• Mentorship Program
• Bar Exam/Bar Review Course Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Care
• Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program, Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive Base Pay
• Outstanding Benefits
• Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Performance Recognition
• ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short Term Disability Plan, Long Term Disability Plan
• Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance
• Parental/Family Leave
• Respected Organization with a Collaborative Culture
• Growing Firm with an Exciting Future
• Flexible Remote Work Policy (Ability to work remotely up to 2.5 days per week)
• Contemporary Work Environment
• Positive and Respectful Work Climate

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306