Patent Law

Sandia National Laboratories is one of the country?s largest research and engineering laboratories, employing 8,100 people at major facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Livermore, California. We make enduring contributions to secure our society against high consequence terrorist threats and national incidents through effective use of science, technology, and systems solutions. Please visit our website at www.sandia.gov. We are searching for Patent Prosecution Attorneys for the Legal Technology Transfer Department at the Albuquerque facility. The salary is commensurate. A benefit and relocation package is available. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.

Responsible for all aspects of patent protection, from reviewing invention disclosures, leading patent review committees, drafting patent applications, prosecuting patent applications in USPTO, conducting prior art searches, and supporting technology transfer activities of major national laboratory.

A U.S. law degree from an ABA accredited law school, admission to practice in at least one U.S. state and current registration with the USPTO is required. In addition; excellent academic qualifications with 4-7 years of law firm and/or in-house experience in patent prosecution; strong project and client management skills and a proven track record of success in the patent field; a degree in ChE, Materials, Chemistry, Physics, or a relevant engineering discipline are required. Desirables include; Masters or PhD level education; for the Materials Science and Engineering Division position 7-10 years research experience in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry or materials; excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills; strong project, and client management skills and a proven track record of success in the patent field.

Contact:
Please apply online at http://www.sandia.gov/careers/search-openings.html, click Search for Openings, and reference Job ID Number: 637004.

U.S. Citizenship Required. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Government
Job Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico