Mechanical Patent Attorney - Elite Mentorship & Fast-Track

AFL Recruitment Pty Ltd.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Travel insurance

Gym membership

Job summary

A Melbourne-based patent team at a premier international firm seeks a Patent Attorney/Trainee Patent Attorney (Mechanical Engineering) to work on full-spectrum patent services, including drafting, prosecution, and portfolio management. You will be mentored directly by a top-tier partner, handling challenging mechanical engineering patents for local and international clients.

The role offers outstanding training, diverse work, and access to premium corporate clients, along with perks such as

Qualifications

• 12 months or more practical experience as a patent attorney (or trainee) at a reputable firm or in-house in Australia or overseas; registered or nearing qualification.
• Degree in engineering (ideally mechanical) or science (materials) as a strong foundation.
• Solid experience drafting and prosecuting patents related to mechanical engineering or materials science.
• Ambitious and serious about becoming the best patent attorney and a holistic professional.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications for mechanical engineering technologies.
• Manage patent portfolios and coordinate with IP lawyers on related matters.
• Contribute to opposition/opinions and provide input on commercial or litigation matters.
• Engage with top-tier clients and maintain high-quality patent work.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Mechanical engineering background

Australian patent attorney status / in

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical) or related science

Job description

A Melbourne-based patent team at a premier international firm seeks a Patent Attorney/Trainee Patent Attorney (Mechanical Engineering) to work on full-spectrum patent services, including drafting, prosecution, and portfolio management. You will be mentored directly by a top-tier partner, handling challenging mechanical engineering patents for local and international clients.

The role offers outstanding training, diverse work, and access to premium corporate clients, along with perks such as