National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
Attorney (Patent Attorney)
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), Springfield, Virginia, us, 22161
Source:
External Applicants OnlyOpen:
2024-10-21Closed:
2024-11-16Band:
05Location:
Springfield, VA, St Louis, MOPay Band, Salary Range:2024 DC Salary Chart (Step 10 Max):Band 5 $163,964 - $191,900
2024 St. Louis Salary Chart (Step 10 Max):Band 5 $147,194 - $191,348Assignment Description:Attorneys provide legal advice and representation to ensure that NGA accomplishes its mission in compliance with applicable laws. They ascertain facts, analyze issues, apply legal authorities, render opinions, and advocate Agency positions. Attorneys work cooperatively with others within the office, the Agency, the Intelligence Community, the DoD, and the U.S. Government. Attorneys perform legal research and writing, counsel clients, and represent the Agency before legal forums. They oversee and direct Agency programs.Duties:Serves as authority on invention disclosures ensuring that legal position/rights of the Agency, inventors, and contractors are clearly defined;Reviews and coordinates the disposition of administrative claims for infringement of patents or copyrights;Coordinates with and supports the Department of Justice in litigation of patent or copyright infringement claims brought in federal court;Advises senior leaders on probable outcomes of pending legal actions, and documents justification selected course of action; represents NGA during legal proceedings and evaluates the outcomes for future planning;Develops and executes legal strategies consistent with NGA mission;Interprets applicable laws, and provides expert, authoritative legal advice and trains the workforce;Oversees implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of contractor and government program deficiencies;Performs other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.Qualifications Mandatory:1. Demonstrated proficiency writing patent applications and practicing before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.2. Demonstrated experience in the legal, scientific, and technical work concerning patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property.3. Demonstrated experience providing timely, accurate, and practical legal advice to help clients meet organizational objectives while remaining compliant with applicable law.4. Demonstrated experience collaborating with clients and colleagues to enable effective and proactive resolution of legal matters.5. Superior legal research and analytical skills developed in either private practice or government service; a demonstrated ability to evaluate pertinent facts; research, analyze, and apply laws, rules, and regulations; and execute legal strategies.6. Demonstrated experience navigating ambiguity by adapting to new demands or information and handling situations with multiple variables or unknowns.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. -AND- Must be a member in good standing of a bar of a U.S. state or territory, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.Special Requirements:You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information.How To Apply:Application submission involves applying using NGA's online application process at NGA Careers Portal. All announcements close at 11:59PM EDT on the closing date listed.
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External Applicants OnlyOpen:
2024-10-21Closed:
2024-11-16Band:
05Location:
Springfield, VA, St Louis, MOPay Band, Salary Range:2024 DC Salary Chart (Step 10 Max):Band 5 $163,964 - $191,900
2024 St. Louis Salary Chart (Step 10 Max):Band 5 $147,194 - $191,348Assignment Description:Attorneys provide legal advice and representation to ensure that NGA accomplishes its mission in compliance with applicable laws. They ascertain facts, analyze issues, apply legal authorities, render opinions, and advocate Agency positions. Attorneys work cooperatively with others within the office, the Agency, the Intelligence Community, the DoD, and the U.S. Government. Attorneys perform legal research and writing, counsel clients, and represent the Agency before legal forums. They oversee and direct Agency programs.Duties:Serves as authority on invention disclosures ensuring that legal position/rights of the Agency, inventors, and contractors are clearly defined;Reviews and coordinates the disposition of administrative claims for infringement of patents or copyrights;Coordinates with and supports the Department of Justice in litigation of patent or copyright infringement claims brought in federal court;Advises senior leaders on probable outcomes of pending legal actions, and documents justification selected course of action; represents NGA during legal proceedings and evaluates the outcomes for future planning;Develops and executes legal strategies consistent with NGA mission;Interprets applicable laws, and provides expert, authoritative legal advice and trains the workforce;Oversees implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of contractor and government program deficiencies;Performs other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.Qualifications Mandatory:1. Demonstrated proficiency writing patent applications and practicing before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.2. Demonstrated experience in the legal, scientific, and technical work concerning patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property.3. Demonstrated experience providing timely, accurate, and practical legal advice to help clients meet organizational objectives while remaining compliant with applicable law.4. Demonstrated experience collaborating with clients and colleagues to enable effective and proactive resolution of legal matters.5. Superior legal research and analytical skills developed in either private practice or government service; a demonstrated ability to evaluate pertinent facts; research, analyze, and apply laws, rules, and regulations; and execute legal strategies.6. Demonstrated experience navigating ambiguity by adapting to new demands or information and handling situations with multiple variables or unknowns.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. -AND- Must be a member in good standing of a bar of a U.S. state or territory, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.Special Requirements:You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information.How To Apply:Application submission involves applying using NGA's online application process at NGA Careers Portal. All announcements close at 11:59PM EDT on the closing date listed.
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