Chemical and Materials Technologies Associate – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

March 21, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wolf Greenfield is the largest New England-based law firm focused solely on intellectual property (IP) law. We have immediate openings for a mid-level patent prosecution associate in the Chemical and Materials Technologies practice group.

Biotechnology Associate – Law Firm – Boston, Mass.

March 21, 2013- US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Work - Patent Prosecution

largest New England-based law firm focused solely on intellectual property (IP) law. We have immediate openings for a mid-level patent prosecution associate in the Biotechnology group.

IP Manager – Large Corporation – Flexible Location

March 19, 2013Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wells Fargo recently created an Enterprise Wide Patent office to manage and build our Patents across the organization The Enterprise Patent Office will be a centralized organization accountable for progress and more intentionally orchestrated overall Intellectual Property approach for the Company. The IP Manager position will be part of a key enterprise initiative to better protect the Company as more of our services are transformed by new technology. Team will proactively partner with LOBs to create new IP assets, acquire patent portfolios, and to provide competitive intelligence. These positions will report to the Head of the Enterprise Patent Office.

These individuals will be responsible to increase patent filling for the lines of business (LOBs) and functional groups for which they have responsibility. The IP Manager will work with senior business leaders and product/process innovators to identify patent (and licensing) opportunities in the ideation stages of product and project formation. The IP Manager will conduct time-sensitive as well as ongoing research and scanning of the IP and competitive landscape in technology and market spaces which are priorities for his/her LOBs. The IP Manager will engage with LOB leadership and with Law Department colleagues to develop strategies which preserve freedom to operate and promote innovation. The IP Manager will also train partners in the LOB who will become IP champions within their groups.

• Engage regularly with LOB counterparts to know LOB priorities for business improvements and new initiatives. Understand LOB reliance on key vendors and how IP for product and process improvements can generate value for Wells Fargo. (IP Manager may serve multiple LOBs, and/or have responsibilities which cross LOB lines)
• Educate LOB and other colleagues on Enterprise Patent Office resources and processes;
• Research the IP landscape for those areas which are priorities for the LOB. Learn and master data base research tools, including monitoring alerts of new patent filings, and patent issuance. Research is both proactive and reactive. Synthesize and present findings effectively;
• Write invention disclosures which will be generated and refined with the input of LOB or technology experts;
• Promote innovation through recognition activities for LOB colleagues who submit invention disclosures, and by creating linkages across LOBs and with other innovation efforts in the Company. Conduct facilitated sessions as needed to generate and harvest ideas for potential patents;
• Bring patent acquisition and licensing opportunities to the attention of LOB leadership. Lead the analysis of the quality and potential value of the patents or licensing opportunities. Coordinate negotiations with the LOB and Legal, and lead negotiations if appropriate;
• Coordinate with LOBs, Legal Department, and other partners to respond to assertions of infringement by third-parties;
• Produce monthly and quarterly progress reports which reflect the status and changes in patent and innovation activity;

Basic Qualifications:
• 8+ years strategic planning experience.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience with workflows, technology, market trends and customer behavior;
• Proven examples of earning credibility, being collaborative and influencing decisions with senior business leaders, technology partners, product managers and legal colleagues;
• Track record and examples of making recommendations that were successfully implemented;
• Demonstrated understanding of technology as it relates to computer architecture diagrams and functional specifications;
• 8+ years demonstrated success with program and process management. This includes enterprise focused initiatives;
• Demonstrated experience developing, coordinating and implementing strategic responses and solutions to enterprise requirements. This includes experience researching pro s and con s in order to develop a recommendation for licensing and or contract strategies;
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills. This includes the ability to effectively question assumptions, identify root causes and recommend systemic solutions. Ability to see the big picture and solve for complex enterprise business issues, but still be in the details
• Demonstrated relationship building with the ability to communicate business objectives and influence on strategy and opportunities.
• Demonstrated track record and confidence to meet critical milestones and commitments under pressure
• Demonstrated effective communication and facilitation skills

Preferred Skills:
• Demonstrated understanding of financial services products
• Specific understanding or experience with Wells Fargo products and services for one or more Lines of Business
• Demonstrated knowledge of patent and license process (filing, defending, etc). This would include process, business and/or technology patents.
• Demonstrated deep understanding or experience with negotiating licenses or contracts.
• Bachelors and or Masters degree in a related technical and/or business domain

Wells Fargo is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: www.wellsfargo.com/careers.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Manager may be open to other locations within the domestic United States based on applicant experience.

Staff Counsel (Intellectual Property) – Other – Pullman, Wash.

March 19, 2013- US - Northwest

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative and detailed individual for our Staff Counsel - Intellectual Property position in Pullman, Washington.

SELs corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

Responsibilities:
• Help protect SEL worldwide intellectual property portfolio.
• Advise management in all IP matters including patent, copyright, licensing, trade secret, and trademark.
• Work with US and foreign outside counsel to timely prepare and prosecute patents.
• Work closely with R&D to identify and protect patentable inventions.
• Advise and train other departments in all IP matters.
• Assist Lead Counsel with infringement matters.
• Draft and negotiate IP clauses and agreements including NDAs and licensing agreements.
• Identify, measure and improve intellectual property processes.

Qualifications:
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or other discipline related to SEL purpose
• J.D. degree from an accredited school of law
• Member in good standing of a state bar
• Member in good standing of U. S. Patent and Trademark Office bar
• Working knowledge of the U.S. and international patent process
• Exceptional interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years of relevant legal experience

Contact:
We ask all candidates to submit their resume through our website at www.selinc.com/applynow. If your qualifications and experience match any of our current openings, please submit your resume for that position so that you may be considered immediately. To apply directly to this position, visit this link: http://www.Click2Apply.net/hf333c6.

SEL sends an initial e-mail response to all applicants at time of resum submittal. If you do not receive this communication, please check your SPAM filter and make sure your system is not blocking e-mails from SEL. It is important that you ensure your receipt of this e-mail as SEL may communicate future position updates via e-mail.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Other
Job Location: Pullman, Washington

An Award Winning Company

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand within both the electric utility and industrial markets to include international customers and OEM markets.

In 2012, SEL earned a spot on the FORTUNE Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work For list. This prestigious ranking celebrates the SEL 100% employee-owned culture as one of the best in the country. SEL has received numerous awards, including the Puget Sound Business Journals 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in Washington State (1999 through 2003, 2010, and 2011), Inc. Magazines 500|5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies (1990, 1991, 2008, 2010, and 2011), the Association of Washington Businesses (AWB) Manufacturing, Workplace, and Community Service Award (1998 through 2010), the Washington State Quality Achievement Award (WSQA), and the Washington Secretary of State Corporations for Communities Award (2010). Puget Sound Business Journal has also ranked SEL as one of Washington States Top 100 Largest Private Companies every year since 2007.

In an independent survey conducted by Newton-Evans Research Company, SEL ranks first in all performance categories including: technology, features, security against hackers, web/internet information ability, technical service and support, maintenance cost, relay setting PC software, and price. Since 2006, SEL has also held the elite VPP STAR status certification from Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. Less than 2,000 companies in the U.S. earn the VPP STAR status for outstanding safety and health programs.

Apply Your Talent. Make a Difference. Enjoy the Rewards.

Are you ready to be part of a highly motivated and well-equipped team? Are you a quick learner who likes new challenges? If so, then you are ready to join us at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories.

Dr. Edmund O. Schweitzer III delivered the first commercial digital protective relay in 1984. Under his technical, managerial, and fiscal leadership, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories has expanded to become a leader in the power industry, employing over 3,700 people world-wide. Dr. Schweitzer understands and supports the need for investing in employees. In return, he expects that we hire only the best, most highly motivated team members, and that we deliver simple, reliable, and cost-effective products and solutions.

Our products and solutions must be simple and reliable because they protect the largest, most complicated machine on earth: the electric power grid. Blackouts in the U.S. and Canada remind us that reliable electric power is crucial to our society. SEL provides systems, services, and products for the protection, monitoring, control, automation, and metering of utility and industrial electric systems worldwide.

Our company and our products exist to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. That purpose has made SEL very successful, and the company is managed with sound fiscal judgment and that purpose in mind. Profits are reinvested to fuel the companys growth.

In addition to offering a variety of challenges in a supportive, stable environment, SEL shares its success with employees by giving them stock in the company. All employees earn stock at the same rate. And because only employees can own SEL stock, the stock price is not subject to market volatility. Even when the stock market value has plunged, SEL stock consistently increased in value.

Employee Testimonial Video: SEL employees describe the opportunity and rewards of a career working at a 100% employee owned company! www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMyhbe7Hklo.

Benefits: SEL has an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision for all regular full-time employees and their entire family; long-term disability and life insurance; education assistance programs; a very generous employee stock ownership plan; 401K; flexible benefit account; and an outstanding work environment.

Patent Prosecution Associate / Agent (EE/CS) – Law Firm – Portland, Ore.

March 17, 2013- US - Northwest, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

IP Associate – Law Firm – Arlington, Va.

March 14, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C. (Updated)

March 12, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW is a growing intellectual property boutique law firm situated in downtown Washington, D.C. We are currently accepting resumes for a design specialist, or a patent associate/agent with some experience in design drawings to join our design patent team. Our ideal candidate would have some experience preparing, filing, and prosecuting design applications. USPTO registration, along with a technical/engineering degree or a technical drawing degree, are preferred but not required.

IP Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

March 12, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation

Patent Associate/Patent Agent/Technical Specialist – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

March 11, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

NSIP LAW is a growing intellectual property boutique law firm situated in downtown Washington, D.C. We are currently accepting resumes for a patent associate, patent agent, or technical specialist to join our design patent team. Our ideal candidate would have some experience preparing, filing, and prosecuting design applications. The selected candidate may also be involved in the prosecution of utility patent application, as needed, by the firm. USPTO registration is preferred, but not required, along with a technical or engineering degree.

Patent Analyst/Agent – Law Firm – San Diego, Calif.

March 5, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Morrison Foerster LLP is seeking an entry level patent analyst/agent for our San Diego office. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join one of the finest law firms representing companies involved in developing and commercializing highly-innovative technologies in the marketplace. Morrison & Foerster works closely with clients from the earliest stages of their technical development, offering valuable advice about how to protect their inventions and ideas in view of business strategies.

Patent analysts/agents participate in domestic and foreign patent prosecution. They are responsible for drafting new patent applications, preparing substantive documents related to prosecution, and contributing to prosecution strategy. They work directly with patent examiners and clients, including inventors, technology transfer administrators, in house patent practitioners, the attorneys of client companies, and foreign associates.

Patent analysts/agents provide technical and legal research and analysis with respect to matters pending before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. They participate in the planning, completion and interpretation of literature searches using both on-line databases and other search techniques. They are expected to be highly familiar with the technological resources available to practitioners in the firm.

Patent analysts/agents provide technical support for patent interference and litigation proceedings, including the review and analysis of technical documents such as prior art, laboratory notebooks, technical memoranda, deposition transcripts and file histories. They locate and interview technical experts, consultants, and expert witnesses, as well as assist in the preparation of depositions and expert witness testimony. They advise and educate firm litigators in the relevant areas of science and technology, both verbally and by written memoranda. They aid attorneys in the preparation of legal opinions and in planning strategies for clients’ patent portfolios.

At all times, patent analysts/agents are expected to work as part of a team with other members of the Patent Group, and to seek guidance from, and report back to, the supervising attorneys in the Patent Group.

Requirements:
Successful analyst/agent candidates will have a technical background in the area of electrical engineering and have excellent academic credentials. Strong writing and oral communication skills are required. Admission to the USPTO is preferred, but not required. Advanced degree preferred, but not required.

Contact:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a writing sample or publications list. Please reference 22555-PO in your cover letter.

Recruiting Contact (San Diego)
SDAttyRecruit@mofo.com

EEO Statement
Morrison & Foerster is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Location: Los Angeles, California

We are Morrison & Foerster—a global firm of exceptional credentials in many areas. Our clients include some of the largest financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, investment banks and technology and life science companies. Our clients count on us for innovative and business-minded solutions. Our commitment to serving client needs has resulted in enduring relationships and a record of high achievement. For the last eight years, we’ve been included on The American Lawyer ’s A-List. Fortune named us one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For."

Our lawyers share a commitment to achieving results for our clients, while preserving the differences that make us stronger. This is MoFo.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Milwaukee, Wisc.

March 5, 2013- US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. (WHD), one of Wisconsin’s leading business law firms, seeks a full-time Patent Agent to join its Intellectual Property Practice Group in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

IP Analyst – Small Corporation – Marina Del Rey, Calif.

March 5, 2013- US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Any / Other, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent

Telesign is seeking an Intellectual Property Analyst will work with the Cofounder and Vice President on executing the companywide intellectual property strategy and overall portfolio management. This involves partnering with the product organization team to file patent applications on new technologies, manage existing applications and outstanding office actions, and manage issued patents and licenses portfolio.

This position empowers the patent analyst to have an immediate and direct impact on the success of the company with much room to grow and develop.

Responsibilities:
• Draft and file complete provisional, non-provisional, continuation, continuation-in-part, and divisional patent applications with the USPTO
• Translate innovative product specifications to full patent applications, complete with necessary figures and diagrams
• Work with the product and engineering team on specifications and design of new products
• Assist in the ongoing prosecution of patent applications often in conjunction with outside counsel
• Evaluate company innovations and product development for patentability and financial worth
• Create and update licensing agreements, and other IP related agreements and contracts

Requirements:
• 2+ years of patent related experience with interest in innovative technology
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and project management skills
• Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, and Vizio (or similar program)
• Attributes: Self-motivated, positive, problem solver, team player, accountable, reliable, consistent, strong work ethic, focused, and organized
• Engineering, product development, and/or legal background a plus
• Registered Patent Agent a plus

Perks:
• Generous bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision health benefits
• Work with an amazing, dedicated team

Contact:
For more information or to submit your resume and cover letter for consideration, please contact careers@telesign.com.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Small Corporation
Job Location: Marina Del Rey, California

TeleSign is an organization that is innovative, creative, has an outstanding reputation, and is a leader in authentication, priding itself on its global footprint and high profile customers. Credit for this goes to every one of our employees. Our benefits program is a reflection of the Company’s interest in the welfare of all who work here and is designed to allow our employees to focus on what they love most about life, at work and at home.

TeleSign invests first and foremost in our people and is alert to the factors that make up a quality workplace, knowing compensation and personal satisfaction gained from a job done well are only a few. We are passionate about what we do and we enjoy our fellow teammates. We recognize the growth potential that a career with TeleSign offers and we give our employees a highly competitive health and wellness program.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – San Jose, Calif.

February 27, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cypress Semiconductor has an exciting opportunity for a sharp and experienced patent agent to help grow their internal patent department at its San Jose headquarters in Silicon Valley. The agent will be primarily responsible for drafting and prosecuting patent applications in a wide variety of semiconductor-related technologies. Such responsibilities also include preparing and responding to office actions and other U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) communications, promoting patent disclosures, participating in disclosure meetings, evaluating patentability of innovations, performing
prior art searches, and working with both outside and inside counsel on various patent prosecution issues.

Patent Agent – Law Firm – Austin, Texas

February 27, 2013- US - Midwest, - US - Southwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent

Fulbright & Jaworski LLP is seeking a licensed U.S. patent agent with a B.S. or higher degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or similar engineering discipline, preferably with at least one year of experience as a patent agent or patent examiner.

Patent Attorney – Large Corporation – Sunnyvale, Calif.

February 27, 2013- US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rambus, one of the world's premier technology licensing companies, is seeking a Patent Counsel. As a Patent Attorney at Rambus, you will focus on supporting the strategic patent portfolio development and licensing program of at least one of Rambus' businesses.

Specific duties include:
• Assisting the management of one or more patent portfolio related to at least one of Rambus’ businesses.
• Working with R&D planning teams to actively identify and develop patentable subject matter.
• Interviewing inventors to proactively identify patentable subject matter.
• Participating with engineers and business people in innovation workshops to generate patentable subject matter.
• Working with business and marketing people to identify important technologies and strategic applications.
• Conducting substantive review of disclosures and participating in disclosure review meetings.
• Coordinating the preparation and prosecution of applications and critically reviewing materials prepared by outside counsel.
• Advising internal business clients on IP-related issues, including in connection with licensing and M&A activities.
• Proactively helping improve Rambus’ patent development programs and processes.

Requirements and Preferences:
• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering is preferred for this position.
• JD and registration to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office are required. CA bar preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in preparing and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications, including familiarity with continuation practice in both domestic and foreign jurisdictions.
• Must be organized, work well with others, and be able to effectively communicate technical and legal issues.
• Must be able to travel occasionally to support Rambus businesses outside the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Experience in prosecuting patents relating to communications systems, high-speed serial interfaces and/or physical layer signaling is preferred.
• Experience in supporting litigation, opinion preparation, product analysis, patent due diligence, and/or licensing experience preferred.
• Circuit design work and related work experience a plus.
• M&A transaction support experience a plus.
• Prior in-house experience a plus.

Contact:
Apply online by visiting this link: http://www.rambus.com/us/about/careers/index.html and searching for 2462.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Sunnyvale, California

Rambus is the innovative technology solutions company that brings invention to market. Unleashing the intellectual power of our world-class engineers and scientists in a collaborative and synergistic way, Rambus invents, licenses and develops solutions that challenge and enable our customers to create the future. While best known for creating unsurpassed semiconductor memory architectures, Rambus is also developing world-changing products and services in security, advanced LED lighting and displays, and immersive mobile media.

Rambus was voted one of the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces based on surveys completed by employees. Workplace Dynamics compiles the list based purely on employee’s opinion of their employers. Over 4,000 organizations across America participated in the program.

Patent Attorney (Electrical) – Law Firm – Gaithersburg, Md.

February 26, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Nashville, Tenn.

February 23, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Waddey & Patterson, an Intellectual Property boutique, seeks an associate to add to its expanding prosecution practice.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

February 23, 2013- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Christopher & Weisberg, P.A., a South Florida Intellectual Property Boutique, seeks EE with at least 2 years experience drafting patent applications. M.S. and industry experience greatly preferred. Will also consider more experienced attorneys with other technical backgrounds and portable business. Finally, we have an ocean view office for patent attorneys with litigation experience. Competitive pay and benefits -- great place to live and work.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Silicon Valley, and Santa Cruz, Calif.

February 22, 2013- US - Northwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Paralegal – Government – Los Alamos, N.M.

February 20, 2013- US - Southwest, Emp - Government, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Paralegal / Legal Secretary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Paralegal 2 to work in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The paralegal will perform a variety of legal and administrative tasks to include:

• Maintain vigilant oversight of patent docket, due dates, and procedural requirements for LANL patent operations;
• Maintain vigilant oversight of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) deposit accounts including tracking of filing fees, recordation fees, etc., for both domestic and foreign filings;
• Interact professionally with all levels of staff and management at LANL, USPTO and the Department of Energy (DOE) and other external organizations, including retained counsel;
• Assist with preparation of information disclosure statements;
• Review of invention disclosures and invention evaluation comments from attorneys or others, and careful review of issuing patents;
• Examine and file electronic and/or hard copy documents, reports, correspondence, and any related papers pertinent to patent law activities for compliance with Federal Regulations and United States Patent & Trademark Office rules;
• Assist with legal review of Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) and Patent Licensing Agreements;
• Prepare and handle Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) filings from prior US applications;
• Serve as a Department of Energy administrative contact for invention processing and copyright assertion requests, including processing of invention election notices and waiver requests;
• Administer IP input for annual inventor awards;
• Data entry, searches and reports generation;
• Point of contact for IP e-billing, invoice reviews and approvals;
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
• Previous experience as a paralegal in a corporate or government law office, private law firm or similar setting;
• Must have prior work experience that required accuracy, judgment, a high degree of initiative, discretion, diplomacy, confidentiality, flexibility, timeliness, and knowledge of protocol;
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision and to quickly adjust to changing priorities, problems, and deadlines;
• Demonstrated effective and strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience using various software applications and technologies including MS Office Suite, Internet, E-mail, and databases;
• Ability to recognize and resolve ethical issues and to strictly adhere to attorneys’ rules of confidentiality;
• Must have an excellent record of dependability and availability for work including overtime when necessary.

Desired Skills:
• Experience using various software applications and technologies typically used in a technologically sophisticated law office such as Matter Management, IP Master (a Patent Tracking Software), and Lexis-Nexis or Westlaw;
• Familiarity with LANL and DOE organizational structure and functions;
• Experience in and knowledge of USPTO rules and procedures;
• Experience in and knowledge of Federal and DOE policies, procedures and orders regarding management of patent and technical data rights, technology transfer agreements, and acquisition policies and procedures.

Education:
Five years of paralegal on-the-job experience in private law firms, corporate legal departments or government legal office. An undergraduate degree and/or paralegal certificate are desirable.

Clearance:
Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter.

Eligibility requirements:
To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Pre-Employment Drug Test:
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

Regular position:
Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to a regular status only with approval of the cognizant Principal Associate Director.

Contact:
Please apply for this position at: http://bit.ly/IRC16170 or visit http://careers.lanl.gov and reference vacancy IRC16170. EEO/AA

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns.

The mission of the Intellectual Property Law Practice Group (LC-IP) is to protect the intellectual property developed by Laboratory technical staff. LC-IP is seeking a Paralegal to provide support to patent attorneys, patent agents and to external co-counsel in matters relating to the intellectual property and technology transfer functions at LANL. The Paralegal will provide support in the areas of foreign and domestic patent prosecution; licensing of intellectual property and other technology transfer agreements; and assist with procurement issues involving intellectual property matters and copyright matters.