Description

McCarter & English is seeking a Patent Agent for any of our Office locations. Candidates must have 1 to 4 years of patent prosecution experience and a degree in electrical engineering.  There is a preference for engineering work experience as an electrical engineer.  If you have relevant experience, we would like you to consider joining our team. Please send your resume, cover letter and a writing sample to Christine Lydon at recruiting@mccarter.com. The salary range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000 annually, depending on with experience.

Other Compensation:

• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

Benefits (if FTE requirements met):

• Firm-Paid:  Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
• Health & Wellness:  Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
• Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits:  Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions:  pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
• Time Off:  Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)

Additional Benefits:

• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
• Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.