Patent Agent/Technical Advisor

Considine Search; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Child care support

Disability insurance

Pension plan

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A legal recruiting firm is seeking a Managing Director of Legal Recruiting. Ideal candidates will hold a graduate degree in engineering or technical sciences and possess a keen interest in intellectual property law. The role offers an inclusive environment, no billable hour requirement, and covers tuition expenses. Join in an exciting opportunity to work closely with clients while pursuing law school part-time.

Qualifications

• Desire to work in intellectual property law and attend law school evening program.
• Must obtain (or already have) a patent registration number.
• Emphasis on a casual and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on technical aspects of litigation matters.
• Participate in proceedings in front of the USPTO.

Skills

Graduate degree in engineering or technical sciences

Interest in intellectual property law

Strong GPA (3.5 or higher)

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant field

Job description

Overview

This range is provided by Considine Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

Position

Managing Director of Legal Recruiting | AMLAW 100 Attorney & Partner Recruiter

Overview of opportunity

If you have a graduate degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in an engineering or technical sciences major, such as electrical engineering, computer science, material sciences, biotechnology, life sciences, or physics and already know that your legal career will be in the field of intellectual property law, our client offers an exciting program for students who are interested in attending law school part time and working with the firm full time. As a patent agent/technical advisor, you will be able to work on a wide range of technical aspects on the firm’s litigation matters as well as proceedings in front of USPTO. The firm expects the candidate to attend law school in an evening program and obtain (or already have) a patent registration number. The firm does not have a billable hour requirement and has a casual and inclusive work environment. The firm covers tuition expenses.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in an engineering or technical sciences field (e.g., electrical engineering, computer science, materials science, biotechnology, life sciences, physics).
• Interest in a legal career in intellectual property law.
• Wait for law school in an evening program and obtain (or already have) a patent registration number.
• No billable hour requirement; strong emphasis on a casual and inclusive environment; tuition coverage available.
• GPA: 3.5 or higher in graduate studies or equivalent metrics (as noted).

Seniorities and employment

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal and Engineering
• Industries: Engineering Services and Legal Services

Benefits and related perks

• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Child care support
• Disability insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid paternity leave

Location and related roles

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