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Kansas City office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks patent agent with 1-3 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution in the electrical arts. The candidate will draft and globally prosecute patent applications primarily in electrical, computer science, and business method fields. Will interface with inventors. Coordinate and correspond with foreign law firms to file and prosecute foreign patent applications. Coordinate and correspond with clients for processing and legalization of formal documents for filing in U.S. and foreign patent offices. Review country requirements and obtain Foreign Filing Licenses where needed. Maintain client portfolio and provide client with estimates of costs for future filings and maintenance. Assist in the Firm's standardized procedures to enhance malpractice prevention. Prepare and send notices to clients regarding upcoming deadlines. Correspond with foreign law firms regarding filings, deadlines, and billings. Anticipate supervising partner or client needs for specific projects. Delegate effectively and as appropriate with Paralegals or Legal Administrative Assistants. Design, recommend, and implement new processes and procedures to increase group efficiency. Take on special projects, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Must have a Bachelor's degree, higher degree, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree and/or work experience. Must preferably have U.S. Patent and Trademark Office registration (or ability to qualify) and domestic and international patent prosecution experience. Law firm or in-house Intellectual Property experience is preferred. Legal

The candidate should have excellent academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Must have ability to work well under pressure, multi-task efficiently, and be an independent thinker. Should have strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Must be highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions are essential. Must be a team player who motivates and educates other team members.

This large Midwestern firm emphasizes integrity, good judgment, communication abilities, a high energy level and superior intellect. Associates with academic achievement, leadership, dedication, intellectual curiosity and entrepreneurial skills are highly valued. This firm has three departments: Corporate Law; Litigation; and Tax, Trusts & Estates. Although the attorneys are each members of one of these departments, they each also practice in strong industry-focused teams or practice groups, that, in many instances, cross department lines. While some associates express displeasure at the salaries, compensation is high for the minimum billable hours requirement.

Patent Agents - Electrical Engineering, Patent Agents - Computer Science

Full-Time

Kansas City office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks patent agent having a scientific and/or technical background (especially Ph.D. and engineer) and an interest in patent prosecution. Legal

This law firm was started in the early 1850s and has offices in New York, Boston, Denver, Overland Park, Boulder, Springfield, Chicago, Kansas, Los Angeles, St. Louis and Jefferson City. Its practice areas are environmental, wealth strategies, labor and employment, real estate, banking and creditor's rights litigation, energy, toxic and mass tort, intellectual property, tax and employee benefits, healthcare, product liability, medical malpractice and personal injury, government relations and policyholder and insurance coverage.

Patent Agents - Electrical Engineering

Full-Time

Kansas City office of our client seeks civil litigation associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The candidate will assist with an active trial docket of both plaintiff and defense civil cases and have the opportunity to work on a variety of cases/projects, as well as participate in and handle jury/bench trials, depositions, motion and discovery practice, appellate practice. Must be licensed in both Missouri and Kansas and have prior civil litigation experience. Some portable business that can be brought to the firm is a plus. Legal

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Kansas City office of our client seeks business and tax attorney with preferably 3-5 years of experience and public accounting. The candidate should have an interest in corporate aviation law. Must be licensed to practice law in Kansas and/or Missouri and have an LL.M. degree in taxation or CPA. Legal

The candidate should have strong writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Tax - General

Full-Time

Kansas City office of our client seeks associate attorney with 2 years of experience or interest in employee benefits, with an emphasis on multiemployer plans. Legal

The candidate should possess excellent writing, communication, and legal analysis skills.

For over three decades this law firm has concentrated their legal efforts on employees and labor organizations. Their areas of practice include labor law, ERISA, and employee benefits. The firm is located in Missouri.

ERISA/Executive Compensation

Full-Time

Kansas City office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks attorney with 2-5 years of experience working for a large national or regional law firm on complex litigation. The candidate should preferably law review and federal or state appellate clerkship experience. Legal

The ideal candidate must have graduated from law school near the top of class. Strong analytical, research, and writing skills are required.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Kansas City office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks associate attorney with 2+ years of civil litigation experience. The candidate will represent the firm's insurance company clients and their insureds, and corporate clients, in all facets of civil litigation. Legal

This highly reputable Midwest firm has an AV rating and has been recognized in various publications as a top choice firm. With four offices in Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois, the firm practices class action defense, intellectual property law, negligence in nursing homes and day cares, professional liability, premises liability, environmental litigation, bad faith litigation, employment litigation, construction litigation, and appellate practice.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Kansas City office of our client seeks family law attorney with experience. The candidate prepares and drafts legal documents for filing with appropriate entities and necessary correspondence. Drafts pleadings and motions, including judgments and orders. Corresponds with attorneys, court personnel, and clients regarding cases. Interviews witnesses for court cases and prepares witnesses to testify. Ensure the accuracy of all documents prepared. Promptly appear in court on all cases assigned. Handle all aspects of cases assigned to them. Performs administrative duties as necessary including filing, mailing, organizes files and pleadings. Conducts legal research for particular issues. Missouri Bar license is required. Family law experience is preferred Legal

The candidate should have JD degree.

This law firm was founded a few years ago to address legal issues that can profoundly affect families. Their goal is to ensure that the clients' best interests are served through swift and effective legal representation or legal counseling. Their areas of practice include divorce, child custody, child support, property division, ADR, family violence, military divorce, and family law. The firm has offices in MO that are located in Clayton, Ellisville, Arnold, Lee's Summit, St. Charles, Troy, Columbia, Kansas City, and St. Louis. The firm also have offices in Illinois that are located in Belleville, Waterloo, and Springfield.

Family Law

Full-Time

Kansas City office of our client seeks international trade attorney with 5-10 years of direct import/export technical experience. The candidate will serve in import, export and international trade and compliance matters. Will work directly with multiple attorneys, compliance directors and legal assistants, and have direct client contact. Must have detailed Customs, import, export, and trade expertise and have a strong working knowledge and experience with Customs and PGA regulations and related trade policies. Foreign-Trade Zone knowledge and experience is preferred. Knowledge of international trade/economics is essential. Legal

The candidate should have excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation). Must be a self-starter with an inquisitive mind and have the ability to meet or exceed deadlines, prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility in fast-paced, changing environment with the ability to work independently on multiple projects. Have keen attention to detail with an inquiring mind; Have demonstrated organizational skills; Ability to independently present and discuss work product; Ability to independently prepare formal written documents and correspondence and technical explanation memoranda. Ability to travel extensively for client meetings and work; Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) to explain technical subject matters are essential. Professional demeanor to deal directly with clients and government officials and strong public speaking and communication skills in order to present subjects at both firm and client subject-matter seminars and training programs are needed.

International Trade

Full-Time

Kansas City office of our client seeks litigation associate attorney with 2-4 years of experience. The candidate should have moot court and/or law review and license to practice in both Missouri and Kansas. Legal

The candidate should have top 25% of graduating class, excellent writing and communication skills.

This firm's headquarters are in Kansas City. Their talented and experienced lawyers specialize in will, trusts & estate planning, employment law, transportation, banking and financial services, real estate law, bankruptcy, tax law, corporate and business transaction, litigation & dispute resolution, healthcare and family law. Having over 65 years of experience, they have developed the skills and team necessary to overcome any legal situation. Their team has lawyers that are recognized on the list of 'Super Lawyers' for 2015.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time