Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, a large law firm, is seeking an Intellectual Property Attorney or Patent Agent to work in Charlotte, NC or Greenville, SC
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
- Advanced degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science and/or the life sciences
- Registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- 2+ years’ experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications
- 2+ years’ experience in intellectual property litigation (attorney position only);
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school (attorney position only)
- Admitted to practice law in one or more states, and willing to become barred in North Carolina and/or South Carolina (attorney position only)
- Strong technology skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Superior research skills, including the use of online services, databases and the Internet
- Superior organizational skills
- Project and case management skills including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to work independently and maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting position static for up to one-half hour at a time
- Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to one hour per day
- Bending and stooping occasionally, up to one-half hour per day
Apply online at:
http://tinyurl.com/5cp7cj7x
Please include a resume and technical writing sample with your submission.
Additional Info
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: Charlotte, NC or Greenville, SC