Description:
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- Simultaneously handles the high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters at different stages of progression, from inception to conclusion
- Possess strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills for communicating with attorneys and clients
- Demonstrates an ability to work independently and productively and show a strong interest in advancing a career in Intellectual Property law
- Produces quality legal work and bills the required amounts of hours to ensure excellent client services
- Manages business and generates business through group and individual efforts
- Complies with the very highest ethical standards of the legal profession
Competencies:
- Decision Making – actively makes decisions on client matters with little supervision
- Communication - strong, professional communication, both written and orally to both internal and external clients
- Leadership - actively delegates work
- Continuous Learning - actively embraces learning new skills and mastering new technology and sharing with others
- Teamwork – works as diligent member of client teams and begins to lead teams in matters
- Alignment to Values - Influences the awareness and adoption of the Firm's values on a larger scale; influences the awareness and adoption of diversity and inclusion; demonstrates respect by providing solutions and support
Required Education: Juris Doctor
Preferred Education: Bachelors degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications: Licensed to practice law in good standing in one or more jurisdictions where the Firm conducts business; must maintain applicable license renewal and CLE requirements; Registered to practice before the USPTO
Preferred Experience: 3+ years' experience as a licensed attorney at a law firm
Supervisory Responsibilities: Indirect - actively utilizes support staff, patent agents, or junior associates to ensure client satisfaction
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
