What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Associate position at Lewis & Associates?
Company Description
LEWIS & ASSOCIATES is a leader in providing Legal and Administrative staffing services. We are a sole source staffing firm giving you convenient ways of working with us. We make every effort to ensure the highest degree of professionalism and integrity in the staffing process. We understand the demanding role of recruiting to source the highest level of legal professionals while incorporating proven, innovative, and successful recruiting techniques.
Job Description
Job Number 0219
National law firm that has been voted 2014 Best Places to Work has an opening for a Corporate Associate. The firm has twice been a recipient of the SAGE Best Practices award, given by the Legal Profession Committee of the Minnesota State Bar Association, which recognizes the efforts of law firms in the recruiting, hiring and development of women attorneys.
The firm is committed to providing value to thier clients as trusted advisers and legal counsel and to contributing to their clients’ success through superior legal services.
- Recognized as an AmLaw 100 firm by The American Lawyer Magazine and for nine consecutive years, a Vault Law 100 by Vault.
- Recognized as a "Leading Firm” by Chambers USA, an organization that surveys clients and peers. Chambers USA also recognized 52 attorneys and 21 practices in its 2013 edition.
- In the 2014 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, 105 the firms lawyers were recognized in 57 practice areas.
- In the 2013-2014 U.S. News-Best Lawyers rankings of the Best Law Firms, the firm earned 109 metropolitan practice area rankings, as well as 9 national Tier 1 rankings.
For the eighth consecutive year, the firm has received a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in recognition of policies and practices that promote a fair and open workplace for LGBT lawyers and staff.
The firm understands the value of a diverse work environment and believes that this environment adds to the success of thier attorneys, staff, and clients.
- For the sixth consecutive year, Working Mother magazine has recognized the firm as one of the "Best Law Firms for Women."
- The firm received Gold Standard Certification from the Women in Law Empowerment Forum in 2011 and 2012.
Qualifications
An Am Law 100 firm with offices across the U.S. and internationally, is seeking a 3rd or 4th year associate (2010-2011 JD) to join the Patent department of their New York office. This associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of patent-related projects in a client-team structure, including patent prosecution, IP litigation, licensing, and IP due diligence.The firm offers opportunities for advancement within a collegial and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
A minimum of two years of patent prosecution experience and eligibility to be admitted before the USPTO are required. We strongly prefer candidates who are USPTO registered and have a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Strong academic performance (top third of class) and excellent writing skills are required. In addition to submitting your cover letter, resume and transcript with your application, please note that two writing samples (one application and one prosecution document, such as an office action response) will be required.
Additional Information
Only candidates that meet the requirements will be contacted.
