Description:
Our Intellectual Property Department seeks an associate with two to four years of patent prosecution experience in the electrical or software technologies areas to join our Atlanta office. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to join Ballard's national practice and work primarily on patent prosecution, with the opportunity to work on patent litigation matters. Excellent academic credentials, a technical background in electrical engineering or computer engineering/science, and superb writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Membership in both the Georgia Bar and the Patent Bar is preferred.A National Law Firm offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program.