Student Associate Attorney needed for Washington, D.C. office

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks a dynamic and motivated Student Associate Attorney to join their team in Washington, D.C. The candidate will play a crucial role in handling patent applications, collaborating with clients and firm attorneys, and contributing to the overall success of the firm. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter with a positive attitude toward client service and a passion for professional growth.

Job Details:

• Meet with inventors and draft patent applications for filing in the USPTO.
• Prosecute patent applications before the USPTO, including conducting interviews with Examiners.
• Collaborate with clients and BoMc attorneys to develop and refine claim strategies.
• Proactively manage a docket of cases across a diverse range of clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.
• Draft noninfringement and invalidity opinions.
• Conduct due diligence investigations and perform freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses under the supervision of the firm’s partners.

Requirements:

• Backgrounds of particular interest include electrical engineering, computer/software, mechanical engineering, chemistry/biochemistry, biology, physics, and IPR/litigation experience.
• Positive attitude toward client service.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and professional service skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and work in a team environment.
• Self-starter with a commitment to success and personal and professional growth.
• Enjoy being involved in all aspects of a vibrant law firm team.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Job Location:

• Washington, D.C.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Option for fully remote, in-person, and/or hybrid working environment, entirely at the employee’s choice.
• Respectful and collegial hybrid working environment centered around diversity, teamwork, trust, and humility.
• Investment in Patent Agents, helping them thrive in the firm and the greater legal community.
• Periodic optional firm-wide events in DC (travel and accommodation included for remote employees).
• Access to the firm’s DC office, a modern and comfortable space convenient to three Metro Stations in downtown DC, with a smart-casual dress code, and access to a gym, co-working space, and “Western Market” food hall.

This firm is located in Washington, D.C. and has over 40 years of combined experience. The firm itself is a new patent law firm, but has already been recognized by Super Lawyers as a rising stars law firm in 2015. The firm has also been recognized as a recommended firm by IAM Patent 1000 for 2015. This firm is an intellectual property law firm that puts its clients above everything. This firm believes that diversity benefits the firm culture and allows for a more thoughtful exchange of thoughts and ideas.