Patent Attorney/Trainee Patent Attorney (Mechanical Engineering) AFL Recruitment - Accounting Financial Legal – Melbourne VIC YOUR ROLE As an integral part of the Patents Team of this Premier international firm, being directly mentored by a TOP-NOTCH high profile partner, you will love the STIMULATION + CHALLENGE + VARIETY providing FULL-SPECTRUM patent services (focusing on mechanical engineering technologies) including drafting/prosecuting applications, portfolio management, opposition/opinions + liaising with IP lawyers to provide input in relation to commercial/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 + enviable TOP-TIER sophisticated corporate clients (local + international); Learn from the best - a STAND-OUT mentors - highly respected industry leaders with extensive qualifications/experience in Australia + overseas; Unbeatable, EXTRA-ordinary ONGOING training and development program to fast track your career success - only limit is yourself; Generous additional financial + non-financial PERKS (e.g., staff discounts on products/services, travel + health insurance, gym + more); Balance - flexibility, social, sporting and community activities. WHO YOU ARE We are interested in hearing from you if you: have 2+ years' practical experience (up to senior associate level) as a patent attorney with a reputable patent attorney firm/law firm/in-house in Australia/overseas + are a registered patent attorney in Australia (or nearing qualification); have a degree (or higher) in engineering (ideally mechanical) or science (materials science); have solid experience in drafting/prosecuting patents that relate to mechanical engineering or materials science engineering; are ambitious + serious about becoming the best patent attorney and holistic person YOU can be + want to work with, learn from, contribute to and be inspired by industry-leading passionate professionals. #J-18808-Ljbffr