Merchant & Gould , one of the nation's premier intellectual property law firms, is seeking an attorney to join our electrical & software practice. The electrical & software practice group represents and advises clients in a wide array of technical fields, from optical sensors for machine-vision inspection systems to organic LED displays, from transceivers for cell phone communication to semiconductor wafer manufacturing systems. We work with clients in industries such as computer hardware and peripherals, telecommunications hardware, sensors, power systems, semiconductors, video recording components, audio recording components, medical devices, and fabrication technology, consumer software, computer gaming, telecommunications, power systems, Internet service providers and Internet applications. This position can be located in any of our existing offices.
The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or a related field (e.g., engineering physics, computer engineering). Candidates should also have three to five years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications and strong writing skills. USPTO registration is required. You will be working and learning from some of the most dedicated professionals in intellectual property law. At Merchant & Gould, we are committed to the success of our attorneys. Our goal is to champion a collaborative culture that honors work/life balance. Our associate compensation structure has two components:
a base salary (based on an 1850 billable hour expectation); and a discretionary merit bonus based on performance.
We are equally committed to providing driven, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including: a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, and parenting leave.
To be considered, please apply online at Career Opportunities (merchantgould.com). You will need to provide a cover letter, resume, unofficial law school and undergraduate transcripts, and a writing sample.
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