BCG Attorney Search is hiring: Entry Level Patent Attorney in Oakland

Job Overview: A law firm in Oakland, CA, is seeking an Entry Level Patent Attorney with a background in chemistry or other relevant physical sciences field. The ideal candidate should possess strong writing and communication skills, have a keen interest in patent prosecution, and be eligible for admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Duties:

• Assist in patent prosecution proceedings.
• Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate searches and analyses.
• Draft patent applications and responses to office actions.
• Communicate with clients, patent examiners, and colleagues regarding patent matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to intellectual property issues.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on various patent-related projects.

Requirements:

• Eligibility to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in chemistry, or other relevant physical sciences field; or pertinent industry experience.
• 0-3 years of patent attorney or agent experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Interest in patent prosecution.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO is a plus.
• Ph.D. in chemistry or other relevant physical sciences field is desired.
• Prior patent prosecution experience in a law firm setting is a plus.

Education:

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in chemistry, or other relevant physical sciences field; or pertinent industry experience.

Certifications:

• Eligibility for admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills:

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Legal research and analysis abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and legal research databases.

Job Location: Oakland, CA

Benefits offered:

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and Supplemental AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 529 Educational Plan
• 401K Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Public Transportation Assistance
• Use of firm’s Tahoe cabin
• Reimbursement for State Bar review course and exam, and Patent Bar exam
• Stipend paid during review for California state bar exam.