1542 - Intellectual Property Attorney or Patent Agent

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, seeks a full time experienced Intellectual Property Attorney or Patent Agent in Charlotte, NC.

What Shumaker Offers:

• Sophisticated and challenging IP legal work nationwide
• Competitive compensation
• A collegial environment
• Excellent benefits

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• Undergraduate degree in electrical or computer engineering, or computer science
• 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 (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