Patent Law

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP is a premier, full-service law firm with offices in New York and Paris. We are currently seeking candidates with technical backgrounds for our patent agent program. A candidate must have strong written and oral communication skills in addition to technical aptitude. Applicant must be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. If accepted to the program, you will assist our clients in every step of the patent process -- from drafting patent applications to prosecuting those applications at the Patent Office. We require all participants to apply to law school by the end of their second year with the firm. All participants then enroll in either a day or evening program with the firm paying all tuition expenses. While attending law school, you will be expected to work at a reduced schedule during the academic year and full-time during the summer. You may also be given opportunities to assist with patent infringe! ment litigations, as well as other legal matters, as you progress through law school. The career roadmap for patent agents generally leads to an associate position at the firm following graduation from law school.

Benefits for the program include a competitive salary, full law school tuition and textbook allowance, medical benefits, and paid vacation time.

For more information about Kramer Levin, please visit our website at www.kramerlevin.com.

Technical Background:
B.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering 

Base Salary:
Over $100,000

Contact:
To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, transcript, and (optional) technical writing sample to legalrecruiting@kramerlevin.com with Mechanical Engineering Patent Agent in the subject line.

Additional Info:
Employer Type: Law Firm
Job Location: New York, New York