Technical Specialist/Patent Agent

Charlotte office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a technical specialist/patent agent with experience. The candidate will draft new patent applications, which may involve meeting with inventors to identify new innovations and extracting details of inventions and general and specific technologies; draft responses to communications from U.S. and foreign patent offices; identify and analyze complex patent applications and problems of a patent application; and communicate with clients, vendors, and PTO and agency personnel. Must have a Bachelors degree in science or engineering. Should preferably have a degree in mechanical engineering and experience in the automotive industry. Must be registered patent agents with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Must have prior experience in technical legal writing.

The candidate should have superior investigative and problem-resolution skills. Must be Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a desire to take ownership. Balance competing for priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment; exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations is required. Strong verbal and written communication skills; Interpersonal skills to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff, and clients in person, electronically, and by phone needed. Technical and analytical skills necessary to conduct a complex and detailed analysis of patent-related matters.