National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Attorney (Patent Attorney)
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
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.Duties
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Duties:1. Serves as authority on invention disclosures ensuring that legal position/rights of the Agency, inventors, and contractors are clearly defined;2. Reviews and coordinates the disposition of administrative claims for infringement of patents or copyrights;3. Coordinates with and supports the Department of Justice in litigation of patent or copyright infringement claims brought in federal court;4. 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;5. Develops and executes legal strategies consistent with NGA mission;6. Interprets applicable laws, and provides expert, authoritative legal advice and trains the workforce;7. Oversees implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of contractor and government program deficiencies; and8. Performs other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.Salary
$147,194 - $191,900/yearConditions of Employment
Security InvestigationSPECIAL INFO:- U.S. Citizenship Required- Security Clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information)- Polygraph Test Required- Position Subject to Drug Testing- Two Year Probationary Period- Direct Deposit RequiredQualifications
MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement:
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 as described in this position announcement.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, especially in situations where there is little judicial precedent or case law.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: 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.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:
1. Prior experience writing and prosecuting software patents, particularly those related to computer vision, artificial intelligence, or machine learning.2. Prior experience providing legal advice and counsel on all aspects of intellectual property law.3. Prior experience advising private sector executives, federal senior executives, and/or military commanders regarding law and policy related to intellectual property, including statutory and other authorities.How to Apply
Application submission involves applying using NGA's online application process at NGA Careers Portal. Additional information concerning NGA's hiring process can be found by visiting NGA Hiring Process.
All announcements close at 11:59PM EDT on the closing date listed. Be sure to complete and submit your application by that time in order to be considered.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Duties:1. Serves as authority on invention disclosures ensuring that legal position/rights of the Agency, inventors, and contractors are clearly defined;2. Reviews and coordinates the disposition of administrative claims for infringement of patents or copyrights;3. Coordinates with and supports the Department of Justice in litigation of patent or copyright infringement claims brought in federal court;4. 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;5. Develops and executes legal strategies consistent with NGA mission;6. Interprets applicable laws, and provides expert, authoritative legal advice and trains the workforce;7. Oversees implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of contractor and government program deficiencies; and8. Performs other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.Salary
$147,194 - $191,900/yearConditions of Employment
Security InvestigationSPECIAL INFO:- U.S. Citizenship Required- Security Clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information)- Polygraph Test Required- Position Subject to Drug Testing- Two Year Probationary Period- Direct Deposit RequiredQualifications
MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement:
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 as described in this position announcement.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, especially in situations where there is little judicial precedent or case law.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: 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.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:
1. Prior experience writing and prosecuting software patents, particularly those related to computer vision, artificial intelligence, or machine learning.2. Prior experience providing legal advice and counsel on all aspects of intellectual property law.3. Prior experience advising private sector executives, federal senior executives, and/or military commanders regarding law and policy related to intellectual property, including statutory and other authorities.How to Apply
Application submission involves applying using NGA's online application process at NGA Careers Portal. Additional information concerning NGA's hiring process can be found by visiting NGA Hiring Process.
All announcements close at 11:59PM EDT on the closing date listed. Be sure to complete and submit your application by that time in order to be considered.
ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.Benefits
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