[Hiring] Computer Science Patent Attorney @Bookoff McAndrews

Role Description

Bookoff McAndrews (BoMc) is seeking a Computer Science Patent Attorney with 2+ years of experience to join our firm.

Responsibilities Include:

• Meeting with inventors and drafting patent applications for filing in the USPTO;
• Prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO, including interviewing Examiners;
• Working collaboratively with clients and other BoMc attorneys to develop and refine claim strategies;
• Proactively managing a docket of cases the attorney has primary responsibility for, across a blend of clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies;
• Assisting with other prosecution/counseling matters including:
  • Drafting noninfringement and invalidity opinions;
  • Conducting due diligence investigations and performing freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses under the supervision of the firm’s partners;
• Post-grant proceedings before the USPTO, including Inter Partes Reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or significant experience working in computer science;
• 2+ years of patent prosecution experience with a focus on computer science work;
• 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 commitment to success and personal professional growth;
• Enjoy being involved in all aspects of a vibrant law firm team.

Requirements

The good-faith base salary range for this position is $165,000 - $250,000, plus competitive benefits. The actual pay will be based on experience and other relevant factors permissible by law.

This position is eligible for three different bonus opportunities:

• Trimester bonuses of up to an additional $15,000 for staying on track to meet your billable requirement;
• End-of-year discretionary merit and productivity bonuses contingent upon meeting the billable requirement;

This is a remote position. If candidates reside in the DC area, they are welcome to come into our DC office as often (or as little) as they like.

*Along with your resume, we also ask that each applicant submit a cover letter. Law school and undergrad transcripts should be submitted either with the application or when contacted by the firm.