USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Patent Attorney
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$154K/yr - $195K/yr
3+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Patent Attorney to join the Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED), which is responsible for registering attorneys and agents to practice patent law before the USPTO. The role involves screening registration applications, investigating candidates' moral character, and developing policies for regulation of practitioners.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Screening registration applications of candidates seeking recognition to practice before the USPTO in patent matters to determine if the candidate possesses the required scientific and technical training qualifications
Investigating the moral character and reputation of patent bar candidates seeking recognition to practice before the USPTO
Preparing a nationwide examination of the candidate's proficiency in patent law and USPTO office regulations, policies, and procedures to be registered as a patent attorney or agent
Investigating, preparing, and presenting evidence of unethical conduct by registered attorneys and agents in the full range of highly technical and highly controversial disciplinary cases involving scientific, engineering, ethical, and legal considerations
Being intimately familiar with the specific policies, rules, regulations, and procedures of the USPTO, including all recent developments and initiatives, including those related to the prevention of patent and trademark fraud
Eliciting and evaluating evidence and testimony; and preparing letters, requests for information, formal complaints, and other documentation
Interviewing complainants, practitioners, and others having knowledge relevant to an investigation or disciplinary proceeding
Conducting outreach efforts to educate the public and patent and trademark practitioners on applicable professional standards and best practices
Developing rules, policies and procedures for the regulation of practitioners who practice law before the USPTO
Qualification
Required
Applicants must possess a degree in one of the scientific/engineering disciplines
You must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or Master of Laws (L.L.M) degree from an American Bar Association from an accredited law school and an active bar membership of any State, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial Court under the U.S. Constitution
Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals
Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies
You must meet the definition of specialized experience
Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check
Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Suitable for Federal employment
If selected, you may be required to complete a two-year trial period
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement
This position requires the completion of the OF-450 Financial Disclosure Statement
Specialized experience for this position includes: Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS-13 grade level in the Federal service in the following: Substantial post-AIA patent prosecution experience as well as handling complex legal problems, preparing and trying cases, making statutory interpretations, preparing legal documents, reviewing documents for legal sufficiency, developing sound legal decisions and recommendations in the field in which little or no legal precedent has been established
Candidates for the GS-15 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower GS-14 grade level in the Federal service in the following: Substantial post-AIA patent prosecution experience as well as handling complex legal problems, preparing and trying cases, making statutory interpretations, preparing legal documents, reviewing documents for legal sufficiency, developing sound legal decisions and recommendations in the field in which little or no legal precedent has been established
In addition to the specialized experience listed above, you must have: GS-14: three (3) years post J.D. of the professional legal experience listed below. GS-15: four (4) years post J.D. of the professional legal experience listed below
Professional legal experience is defined as: Professional legal/law experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. Legal work is described as extremely complex and difficult and requires a high order of original and creative legal endeavor in balancing conflicting interests; has broad or wide-scope impact on an economy, industry, private or public interests; and may involve directly or indirectly very large sums of money. Work may also involve acting as principal attorney in charge of the preparation and presentation of cases; recommending policies and developing procedures and regulations to implement new or amended legislation; and acting as legal, general or senior counsel to a major firm or organization
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
If this position requires proof of higher education, or you are substituting education for experience, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree
You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration
NOTE: Only education and experience acquired before the filing deadline will be considered. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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