REQUIREMENTS
- U.S. Juris Doctorate Degree for Attorney candidates.
- Admission to the District of Columbia Bar is expected if not currently admitted for Attorney candidates.
- Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or similar background.
- Experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications is also required.
- Experience in drafting patentability, non-infringement, and invalidity opinions, as well as general client counseling in Intellectual Property issues, is considered a plus.
- Experience practicing patent law and proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others on complex matters.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
- Strong legal writing skills are essential.
- Excellent communication skills are essential, both written and oral.
- Consistently excellent judgment is essential.
- Must be a self-starter, have the ability to prioritize workload, and work well under pressure.
- Possessing strong analytical skills is essential.
- Industry, court clerk, and/or USPTO examiner experience desirable.
- Experience and skill in analyzing patents is strongly preferred.

SUMMARY
Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our concentrated focus in these areas enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

CONFIDENTIALITY
At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.