Entry Level Patent Specialist

McCarter & English LLP is seeking an Entry Level Patent Specialist to join our Boston office. We are looking for a detail-oriented, highly motivated candidate who is eager to gain hands-on, practical legal experience working for an innovative firm. No prior legal experience is necessary. You will get the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive Patent Specialist training program. You will be trained in and have the opportunity to handle a variety of intellectual property issues as well as assist and interact closely with talented attorneys handling patent prosecution and portfolio management. Once trained, you will largely operate independently to prepare correspondence to and communicate with clients regarding upcoming deadlines, prepare and submit electronic filings with the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO), and communicate with foreign law firms to manage patent filings in foreign countries. You will also use your business acumen, strong work ethic, and excellent communication skills to strengthen relationships with clients and problem-solve in a collaborative environment.