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A bit about us:

One of the leading law firms in the Southeast with over 300 attorneys. Recognized by various publications as a “Best Place to Work” and “Healthiest Employer.

Why join us?

Our client offers a comprehensive compensation package in addition to the following:

Health, Dental Plan, and Vision Insurance
Free mental health and wellness services
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Free biometric screenings, health coaching and wellness programs
401(k) retirement plan, employer contributions and access to free unbiased individual investment advice
Life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
Employee referral bonus program
Tuition reimbursement program

Job Details

The firm is currently hiring for a Technical Specialist/Patent Agent in our Charlotte, NC office. When you join our team, you will benefit from the experience of interesting, pivotal work in a friendly and professional environment. We invest in our people to be sure we have the talent necessary to meet our clients’ legal needs and advance their business objectives. If you are interested in joining a highly-collaborative, growth-minded organization, consider applying today.

MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS
  • 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
  • Communicate with clients, vendors, and PTO and agency personnel

THE ESSENTIALS
  • Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.
  • Ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering and experience in telecommunications, integrated circuits or related technologies. For Patent Agents, applicants must be a registered patent agent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. --For Technical Specialists, prior experience in technical legal writing is preferred.
  • Superior investigative and problem resolution skills required.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a desire to take ownership.
  • Balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising patience and professionalism during stressful situations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills to communicate with diverse group of attorneys, staff and clients in person, electronically and by phone.
  • Technical and analytical skills necessary to conduct complex and detailed analysis of patent-related matters.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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