Welcome to M&C Recruiting and Consulting! We are a boutique recruiting agency dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses fill their staffing needs. Our firm is proudly owned and operated by a veteran with 12 years of active-duty experience, including 8 years of recruiting and networking expertise with the United States Army Recruiting Command.
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At its core, our organization is bold, exceptional, collaborative, and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart, and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, this is a place where you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve together.
We are seeking a patent agent to join our Patent Development & Strategy group.
EducationUndergraduate or graduate degree in chemical engineering or chemistryCertificatesRegistration with the USPTOExperienceMinimum of 2 years of experience with patent prosecution, drafting patent applications, and due diligenceDirect and applicable experience in a large or mid-sized law firmJob Competencies & Desired SkillsStrong analytical and writing skillsAttention to detailGood business judgmentExcellent organizational skillsAbility to work collaboratively and independentlyDemonstrated oral and written communication skillsResearch and problem-solving skillsConceptual thinkingAbility to influence othersPersuasive communicationManagement skillsGeneral & Essential Job ExpectationsWhile the specific job requirements may vary depending on the scope of the position and area of specialty, certain universal expectations include :
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, colleagues, business professionals, and third partiesProduce deliverables, answer phone calls, and respond to correspondence in an efficient and responsive mannerProvide timely, accurate, and quality workSuccessfully meet deadlines and expectations and perform job duties as requiredFoster positive work relationshipsComply with all firm policies and practicesEngage in both physical and sedentary activities, such as working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital / virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as neededPerform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assignedEmployees are expected to embrace and uphold firm values as part of our culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other RequirementsSedentary work :Involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work typically involves sitting most of the time, with walking and standing required only occasionally.Work EnvironmentHybrid with some in-office expectations or remote (as appropriate)Some travel may be required