Firm starts associates at a set salary for a year or two at 1,800 billable hours. The percentage may increase a few percentage points the longer the associate is with the firm and the more hours the associate bills. Electrical or mechanical degree with a background in telecommunications or computers preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will be a registered patent agent with a strong experimental and theoretical background in engineering, physics, optics, chemistry, or computer science, and will demonstrate excellent analytical and communication skills. In addition, the applicant will be highly self-motivated and will enjoy the constant challenge of learning new technologies.
Salary commensurate with experience.
In addition to a MS or Ph.D. degree in physics, chemistry, or engineering the applicants shall demonstrate a high aptitude for capturing technical ideas in writing. Mechanical associate for patent prosecution before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, original patent application drafting, opinion work and client counseling. 2 plus years of experience required. Mechanical or electrical degree. Excellent career opportunities for attorney with undergraduate degree in electrical, mechanical or computer science and excellent academic credentials.