Associate Patent Attorney - Electrical Engineering

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced full-time Associate Patent Attorney for its electrical engineering team in Morrisville, NC. The successful candidate will engage in challenging and rewarding work within a flexible and supportive environment, contributing to the firm's overall success. The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including employer-paid insurance (health, dental, life, STD/LTD), paid time off, select holidays, and a 401K plan.

Duties

• Engage in patent prosecution and related legal activities.
• Manage a docket of cases and numerous deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively within a team and work independently.
• Ensure adherence to client budgets and deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of patent prosecution experience.
• Knowledge of USPTO rules and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related discipline.

Certifications

• Registered with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).

Skills

• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage workload and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Employer-paid insurance (health, dental, life, STD/LTD).
• Paid time off, including select holidays.
• 401K plan.

This intellectual property firm deals with all aspects of patents, trademarks, and copyrights.