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15 results for Patent Agent in Santa Rosa, CA

Patent Agent
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are in search of a skilled Patent Agent to become a part of our team. The role will be based in our San Francisco office, and will involve working with a range of patent prosecution activities within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>• Handle patent prosecution tasks with a focus on maintaining accurate records and processing applications</p><p>• Utilize technical knowledge in cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, virology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and pharmacy to enhance job functions</p><p>• Conduct detailed prior art searches for patentability and freedom to operate analyses</p><p>• Analyze patents and scientific papers to support patent preparation, prosecution, and counseling </p><p>• Ensure excellent written and verbal communication in English during all interactions</p><p>• Monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary</p><p>• Maintain a broad technical knowledge to aid in job functions</p><p>• Maintain a focus on customer inquiries, resolving them efficiently and effectively</p><p>• Ensure all customer credit applications are processed accurately and efficiently</p><p>• Uphold a high standard of service, maintaining accurate customer credit records.</p>
  • 2026-07-31T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • San Rafael, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 180000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are in search of an Attorney/Lawyer to become part of our client&#39;s legal team based in San Rafael, California. As an Attorney/Lawyer, your main duties will include managing case files, handling complaints, and dealing with civil litigation. </p><p>Responsibilities </p><p>• Oversee case management using related software</p><p>• Handle and resolve client complaints efficiently</p><p>• Administer claims and related legal matters</p><p>• Brief the team on legal matters and case updates</p><p>• Engage in civil litigation procedures</p><p>• Provide legal advice based on consumer electronics laws and regulations</p><p>• Manage landlord-tenant disputes and related legal issues</p><p>• Maintain an organized system for legal documents and case files.</p>
  • 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Emeryville, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 180000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced litigation attorney to join a busy Bay Area practice in Emeryville, California. The position offers the opportunity to work with an established client base, collaborate across a broad litigation practice, and contribute meaningful courtroom and case strategy experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage a high-volume portfolio of litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution, with an emphasis on personal injury, product liability, and asbestos-related claims.</p><p>• Develop case strategies, evaluate exposure, and guide matters through all phases of litigation while maintaining high standards of legal analysis and advocacy.</p><p>• Prepare and revise pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents with careful attention to legal accuracy and persuasive writing.</p><p>• Lead discovery efforts by drafting written discovery, reviewing responses, coordinating document production, and preparing witnesses for depositions.</p><p>• Communicate directly with clients to provide status updates, discuss legal strategy, and deliver clear reporting on case developments and risk considerations.</p><p>• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, and other litigation proceedings as needed.</p><p>• Work closely with colleagues across related practice areas to support matters involving overlapping issues in insurance, landlord-tenant, and business disputes.</p><p>• Negotiate resolutions where appropriate while preparing cases thoroughly for trial when litigation demands a courtroom-ready approach.</p>
  • 2026-07-31T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 160000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A reputable and distinguished real estate firm is seeking a Transactional Real Estate Associate to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented and committed professional with 4+ years of experience managing complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing. The firm prides itself on fostering a collaborative work environment, offering hybrid remote flexibility, and providing opportunities to work on high-profile projects that impact the local community. This role also offers a clear path for long-term career growth. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft, negotiate, and review legal documents for commercial real estate transactions, such as purchase and sale agreements, leases, financing contracts, and joint venture agreements.</p><p>• Oversee due diligence processes, including reviewing title, surveys, and zoning compliance, to identify and mitigate potential risks.</p><p>• Coordinate and lead transaction closings, ensuring smooth execution by collaborating with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams.</p><p>• Advise clients on strategies for real estate development, acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing activities.</p><p>• Structure deals effectively and manage complex negotiations to achieve client objectives.</p><p>• Provide guidance on compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to real estate projects.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with partners and clients to deliver tailored solutions for sophisticated real estate matters.</p><p>• Stay informed about industry trends and local market dynamics to offer strategic advice.</p><p>• Manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently, ensuring high-quality results.</p>
  • 2026-07-31T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Napa, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 120000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Business Attorney to join an established and reputable legal team in Napa, California. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of sophisticated business transactions, providing tailored and effective legal solutions to clients ranging from regional businesses to multinational corporations. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of expertise in corporate law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience + a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefit.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide legal counsel on business formation, transaction structuring, and compliance with relevant regulations.</p><p>• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, shareholder agreements, and other legal documents.</p><p>• Assist clients in mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, and private placements.</p><p>• Collaborate with estate planning professionals on succession planning matters.</p><p>• Conduct analysis of debt structures and advise on banking and credit facilities.</p><p>• Develop practical solutions to complex legal challenges for clients in various industries.</p><p>• Represent clients at local, national, and international levels in business-related matters.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Support clients in the development of equity incentive plans and other financial agreements.</p><p>• Stay updated on legal trends and apply insights to improve client outcomes.</p>
  • 2026-07-31T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Mill Valley, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 150000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A respected California-based law firm is seeking a Medical Malpractice Attorney with 5–10+ years of experience to join its North Bay practice. This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule with minimal in-office requirements and the opportunity to handle sophisticated med mal matters from inception through resolution.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage a full caseload of medical malpractice matters, including complex claims</li><li>Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery</li><li>Conduct depositions of parties, experts, and witnesses</li><li>Work closely with medical experts and analyze records for case strategy</li><li>Represent clients at mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed</li><li>Provide strategic guidance and case evaluations to clients</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-06T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 100000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious attorney to join a successful civil litigation firm in San Francisco, California. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Represent clients in civil litigation cases, ensuring their interests are effectively advocated in court.</p><p>• Draft and file motions, briefs, and other legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and arguments.</p><p>• Manage discovery processes, including reviewing and analyzing relevant evidence.</p><p>• Collaborate with colleagues to develop case strategies and prepare for trial.</p><p>• Participate in depositions, hearings, and trials to present and defend client positions.</p><p>• Maintain clear and precise communication with clients, keeping them informed about case progress.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with legal procedures, deadlines, and court requirements.</p><p>• Work closely with other attorneys and staff to support the overall success of the firm.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations relevant to civil litigation.</p>
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 175000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Looking for a skilled litigation attorney for a growing law firm based in San Francisco, handling high-stakes and impactful complex litigation cases.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle complex litigation cases with professionalism and precision</p><p>• Draft complaints, motions, pleadings, and discovery documents as required</p><p>• Take and defend depositions effectively and thoroughly</p><p>• Argue motions in court</p>
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Emeryville, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 180000 - 220000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Reputable boutique firm is seeking a skilled Attorney with expertise in civil defense litigation and insurance law to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in handling complex legal cases, providing strategic counsel, and navigating California&#39;s legal framework. This role offers an opportunity to work on challenging cases while collaborating with a dynamic and meticulous team. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience + a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefit.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Represent clients in civil defense and insurance-related litigation, ensuring their interests are effectively protected.</p><p>• Conduct thorough legal research using platforms like Westlaw to support case strategies and arguments.</p><p>• Draft and review legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and discovery requests, with accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>• Interpret and apply the California Code of Civil Procedure and federal rules to litigation processes.</p><p>• Manage case files efficiently, ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met.</p><p>• Engage in negotiations with opposing counsel to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.</p><p>• Provide clear and precise communication with clients, courts, and colleagues.</p><p>• Prepare for and participate in hearings, depositions, and trials as needed.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in state and federal laws relevant to civil defense and insurance litigation.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to develop strategies for complex legal cases.</p>
  • 2026-07-27T00:00:00Z
Business Immigration Attorney
  • San Francisco, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A global immigration law firm is seeking an Attorney to support its San Francisco team on a contract basis. This role supports a high-volume caseload of employment-based immigration matters, with a primary focus on Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) cases across a variety of classifications. Attorneys in this role will be responsible for reviewing, assessing, and finalizing petitions and supporting documentation in a fast-paced environment while working closely with internal teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have broad hands-on NIV experience and a demonstrated ability to succeed within a high-volume business immigration practice.</p><p>While this team prefers candidates who can report onsite in San Francisco two days per week, qualified remote candidates who can commit to Pacific Time business hours will also be considered.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review, assess, and finalize non-immigrant visa petitions, including H-1B, L-1, TN, E-2, O-1, and related classifications </li><li>Draft and edit petitions, support letters, and legal briefs as needed </li><li>Conduct case assessments and advise internal stakeholders on immigration strategy and eligibility </li><li>Review supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with immigration regulations </li><li>Respond to RFEs and other government inquiries as needed </li><li>Support a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced practice environment </li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-12T00:00:00Z
Estate Planning Attorney
  • San Rafael, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Estate Planning Attorney in San Rafael, California. The position offers a hybrid work environment, with three days in the office and two days working remotely.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-08-07T00:00:00Z
Property Administrator
  • The Sea Ranch, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 24 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Property Administrator to support daily property operations for a non-profit organization in California. This Contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing resident service, administrative coordination, and detail-driven recordkeeping in a property management environment. The person in this role will help keep leasing, maintenance, documentation, and communication activities organized while contributing to smooth day-to-day operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee administrative tasks that support the daily operation of residential and commercial properties, ensuring activities stay organized and on schedule.<br>• Address resident and tenant questions promptly, delivering attentive service and clear follow-up throughout each interaction.<br>• Coordinate repair and maintenance requests by working closely with vendors and tracking work orders through completion.<br>• Support occupancy-related processes such as move-ins, move-outs, lease extensions, and routine resident communications.<br>• Maintain accurate records for tenants, properties, vendors, inspections, and compliance documentation within property management systems.<br>• Assist with rent-related administrative work, including invoice handling, document processing, and supporting collection efforts when needed.<br>• Draft and organize notices, reports, correspondence, and other documents tied to property operations and resident matters.<br>• Arrange property inspections, monitor related records, and help ensure required documentation remains current and accessible.<br>• Provide operational support to Property Managers on special assignments and priority projects as business needs evolve.
  • 2026-08-05T00:00:00Z
Litigation Attorney
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 75 - 90 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A well-established San Francisco–based personal injury law firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its growing practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering hands-on litigation experience, mentorship, and the potential for long-term placement. The Litigation Attorney will handle all phases of civil litigation on plaintiff-side matters, primarily personal injury cases. While plaintiff-side personal injury experience is preferred, the firm is open to candidates from a variety of civil litigation backgrounds who are motivated to transition into this practice area.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Handle day-to-day litigation tasks across the full lifecycle of cases</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents</li><li>Manage written discovery and participate in depositions</li><li>Conduct legal research and factual investigations</li><li>Assist with and contribute to case strategy, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations</li><li>Communicate directly with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel</li><li>Support senior attorneys on active litigation matters and trial preparation</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-10T00:00:00Z
Litigation Attorney
  • Napa, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 140000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is looking for a Litigation Attorney to join their firm in Napa! This permanent opportunity is ideal for a licensed attorney who is ready to take ownership of a varied caseload spanning civil disputes and construction-related matters while working closely with a collaborative legal team. The role offers meaningful client exposure, hands-on litigation responsibility, and the chance to contribute across multiple phases of case strategy and execution.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution, maintaining momentum across each stage of the legal process.</p><p>• Prepare well-supported pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings that advance client objectives and meet procedural requirements.</p><p>• Conduct thorough legal research and apply findings to case strategy, written arguments, and client advisement.</p><p>• Oversee written discovery, evaluate responses, and develop approaches for fact gathering and case development.</p><p>• Handle matters involving civil litigation and construction-related disputes with sound judgment and attention to detail.</p><p>• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to coordinate filings, deadlines, and overall case progression.</p><p>• Communicate with clients regarding case developments, legal options, and recommended next steps.</p><p>• Maintain a monthly billable workload expectation of 130 hours while delivering high-quality legal work.</p>
  • 2026-08-13T00:00:00Z
Document Review Attorney
  • San Francisco, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>A well-established San Francisco–based law firm is seeking Document Review Attorneys to assist with a high-volume review project. This is a contract role ideal for attorneys who are detail-oriented and experienced with reviewing large sets of documents for relevance, privilege, and issue tagging. The position offers consistent work, clear guidelines, and collaboration with a larger legal review team supporting litigation and regulatory matters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review electronic documents for relevance, responsiveness, and privilege</li><li>Apply issue codes and confidentiality designations accurately</li><li>Identify potentially privileged, confidential, or sensitive materials</li><li>Follow detailed review protocols and quality control standards</li><li>Escalate complex or unclear documents to review leads as appropriate</li><li>Meet daily review deadlines and productivity expectations</li></ul>
  • 2026-08-03T00:00:00Z