SCALE NEW HEIGHTS Unrivalled Empowering Career. Multi-Award Winning Futuristic firm. $$+Perks. MELBOURNE. ResponsibilitiesAs an integral part of the Patents Team of this premier international firm, you will be mentored by industry-leading partners and work across full-spectrum patent services (focusing mainly on mechanical engineering/material science technologies depending on your educational qualifications). Responsibilities include drafting and prosecuting applications, portfolio management, opposition/opinions, and liaising with IP lawyers to provide input related to commercial or litigation matters. What's in It For You?Join and be a part of one of Australia's top patent practices; Cutting-edge high-quality patent work and top-tier corporate clients (local and international); Learn from stand-out mentors—highly respected industry leaders with extensive qualifications and experience in Australia and overseas; Ongoing training and development program to fast-track your career; the only limit is yourself; Generous additional financial and non-financial perks (e.g., staff discounts on products/services, travel, health insurance, gym and more); Balance-flexibility, social, sporting and community activities. Who You AreWe are interested in hearing from you if you: are either a registered patent attorney in Australia or a trainee patent attorney/technical assistant nearing qualification; have a minimum 1 year practical patents experience or more (up to senior associate level) with a reputable patent attorney firm, law firm, or in-house in Australia or overseas; have a degree (or higher) in ENGINEERING (preferably mechanical, mechatronics, automotive but open to others) or SCIENCE (materials science/physics); have solid experience in drafting and prosecuting patents that relate to either mechanical engineering or materials science (or both); are ambitious and serious about becoming the best patent attorney and a holistic professional, and want to learn from, contribute to, and be inspired by industry-leading professionals.#J-18808-Ljbffr