[Hiring] INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PATENT AGENT - Electrical Engineering @MVA Attorneys

Role Description

Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a dynamic and fast-growing full-service law firm of more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is seeking an Intellectual Property Patent Agent with an IP focused background in Electrical Engineering to join its Charlotte, NC team.

The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Electrical Engineering. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in areas such as:

• Network architecture
• Artificial intelligence
• Semiconductors
• Cybersecurity

A graduate degree is a plus. Candidates must demonstrate excellent academic credentials, robust interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team. While registration with the Patent Bar is preferred, eligibility to sit for the Patent Bar examination is mandatory.

Key Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years experience as a patent engineer or patent agent preferred
• Excellent scientific/technical ability and drafting skills
• Excellent application drafting and prosecution skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills—must be able to communicate effectively with both internal and external Firm contacts
• Must be a team player – you will be working with junior associates and senior partners to achieve optimal client outcomes
• Must have a desire to learn and grow your skill set

Physical Requirements:

• The work is primarily sedentary.
• It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• The work at times requires bending, squatting, and reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.

Note: Candidates within a commuting distance to the Charlotte office preferred, however, this position is remote work eligible in the following states: NC, SC, FL, VA, TN, OR, OH, TX, GA, MA, and CO.

More than 40 hours per week may be required to accomplish the essential functions of the position. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package to the right individual.

Interested and qualified applicants should apply via our website at https://www.mvalaw.com/careers-working-at-mva . Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Expertise in network architecture, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and cybersecurity
• Excellent academic credentials
• Robust interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Eligibility to sit for the Patent Bar examination

Requirements

• 3+ years experience as a patent engineer or patent agent preferred
• Excellent scientific/technical ability and drafting skills
• Excellent application drafting and prosecution skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player
• Desire to learn and grow skill set

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Benefits package