Computer Science Attorney / Biotechnology Attorney / Chemistry Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

In-House

Los Angeles, CA

Computer Science Attorney / Biotechnology Attorney / Chemistry Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Attorney

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**Job Title: Patent Attorney**

**Experience: Minimum of 5 years of . patent prosecution experience**

**Location: Remote (with offices in Austin, Beaverton, Frisco, LA Metro, and SF Bay Area)**

**Salary Range: $114,800 - $153,000 (actual compensation offered will depend on factors such as location, experience, education, etc.)**

**Company: LegalZoom**

H1: Patent Attorney Wanted: Join Our Innovative and Remote-First Legal Team at LegalZoom!

H2: Remote Patent Attorney Position Available at Leading Online Legal Services Company

**Overview**

LegalZoom, the industry leader in accessible and affordable online legal services, is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking patent attorney to join our team. With over 20 years of experience, we have helped millions of customers launch, run, and grow their businesses, secure their intellectual property, and protect their loved ones with estate planning documents. Our employees are creative thinkers and problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Together, we are working to make a positive impact on the world.

**About LegalZoom**

LegalZoom has been providing accessible and affordable online legal services for over 20 years. Since 2001, we’ve helped millions of customers launch, run, and grow their businesses, secure their intellectual property, and protect their loved ones with estate planning documents. As the industry leader in business formations, innovation remains at the center of all we do. LegalZoom employees are creative thinkers and problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Together, we’re working to make a positive impact on the world.

In 2021, we were licensed by the Supreme Court in Arizona to operate our own US law firm, LZ Legal Services, LLC. With this approval, LegalZoom is at the forefront of regulatory innovation as the first publicly traded company (and one of the very few non-lawyer owned companies) to own a US-based law firm! Through our law firm, we offer customers access to technology-enabled, cost-effective, and quality legal services. We file trademark applications at a fraction of the cost of a traditional offline attorney. Since inception, we have filed over 50K trademark applications for clients, making LZ Legal Services the . Patent & Trademark Office’s highest volume filer. We also co-counsel across states to offer various legal services for small businesses and consumers. We plan to scale our offering to include provisional and non-provisional patent drafting in 2025.

**Remote-First Work Environment**

In an effort to foster a better work-life balance, LegalZoom is committed to a remote-first work environment. Our Austin, Beaverton, Frisco, LA Metro, and SF Bay Area offices allow our Zoomers to collaborate with teammates and offer special onsite events, lunches, and more. This position is 100% remote and is not required to come into the office.

**Job Description**

We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking patent attorney to grow our intellectual property portfolio expertise. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and expand our patent service offerings, utilizing technology to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in delivering exceptional legal services to our valued SMB clients, ensuring that they receive top-tier, innovative solutions tailored to their needs. This is a unique chance to make a significant impact within our growing firm.

**Responsibilities**

- Be a strong partner and ally to our product and operations teams, helping to design patent service delivery workflows that leverage technology to optimize processes and create efficiencies.

- Conduct and review patent searches and provide strategic advice and risk analyses.

- Advise internal legal support staff on patent search and illustration inputs.

- Conduct patentability assessments and advise clients on patent strategy.

- Conduct client consultations with SMB and start-up owners to advise on patent strategy.

- Draft and file patent applications for clients, including provisional, utility and design patents.

- Respond to office actions, prepare arguments and amendments to overcome examiner rejections.

- Maintain accurate records and documentation of all legal processes, client notes and communications.

- Train, mentor and lead a team of patent agents and legal support staff.

- Be a custodian of culture, partnering with support functions to drive engagement, development and continuous learning initiatives.

**Qualifications**

- A minimum of 5 years of . patent prosecution experience.

- A Juris Doctorate (JD).

- A license to practice in good standing before the . Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, biotechnology, chemistry, or a related scientific or technical field (advanced degree preferred).

- Superb oral and written communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-attorneys on a regular basis over the ,000. Actual compensation offered will depend on several factors including but not limited to: geographic location, work experience, education, skill level, and/or other business and organizational needs. In addition, an annual bonus, incentive bonus and/or restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package. You will also receive a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as seen below:

- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

- 401k, With Matching Contributions

- Paid Time Off

- Health Savings Account (HSA)

- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Short-Term