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At Griffith Hack, we're using the lens of IP to give clients a fresh perspective on markets, business opportunities, innovation and brands.

Beyond simply protecting IP, we help businesses grow through focusing on the outcomes that support commercial sustainability and innovation.

Part of the IPH Group, we are an established IP services firm with a long history and national presence. Our team is made up of high performing individuals and world class experts who seek to understand our clients' needs with curiosity and attentiveness. We are rapidly growing and are constantly seeking innovators to join us.

Who We Need

Are you in the early stages of your Patent Attorney career (up to 3 years post-admission) with a background in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Physics, looking to take your next step in a firm that values growth, innovation, and technical excellence?

We're seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Patent Attorney to join our high-performing Engineering ICT team in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity to build your expertise by working on a broad range of complex matters in a supportive environment.

You'll have direct client engagement and the chance to hone your technical skills; all while being supported by experienced mentors. Routine tasks will be handled independently to a high standard, while more complex matters will allow you to develop through hands-on learning and guidance.

If you're looking to deepen your expertise in intellectual property within a collaborative and forward-thinking team, this is a great opportunity to accelerate your development and make a meaningful impact in your career.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Expertise

Engaging new clients

• Increasing expectation of conducting meetings with potential new clients without senior attorney presence, providing clear description of the patenting process, provide cost estimates, appropriately engage the client with retainer agreement; take instructions from clients, run conflict checks, and providing written or verbal advice as required

Preparing patent applications

• Draft patent specifications, descriptions and claims for review by senior attorney.

Prosecuting patent applications to grant

• Clearly articulate to clients the requirements and processes for obtaining patent grant, explaining objections raised by the Australian and/or international patent office(s) and providing advice and/or recommendations for overcoming said objections.
• Amending patent documents and/or preparing arguments with a view to progressing a patent application through to grant having regard to the client's commercial and strategic needs.

Advice and opinions

• Provide advice on freedom-to-operate and infringement or validity, opinions on patentability issues. In the case of complex matters, this work would be supervised.

Client relationship management

• Establish good rapport with clients by responding professionally and promptly to queries and requests.
• Take every opportunity to grow own understanding of the client's business and commercial goals.

Financial and Practice Management

• Accurately record all billable and non-billable time and manage work in progress (WIP).
• Maintain a good understanding of own progress against financial targets and actively communicate workload and capacity to supervisor and other senior members of group.
• Seeks to learn more about business drivers and effective practice management.

Marketing and Business Development

• Play a role in marketing and business development activities e.g. write articles for Griffith Hack's website, attend industry events.

Self-Development

• Lead and own professional and personal development.

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline. Master's degree and PhD may be required by some practice groups.
• Masters of Intellectual Property Law.
• Registration as a Patent Attorney in Australia and New Zealand.
• Post registration experience may range from newly admitted to approximately three years.

Skills & Attributes

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Good time management skills - ability to prioritise and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to build strong relationships with a range of people.

Why Us?

At Griffith Hack, we take pride in being a leading IP services firm with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation and client service. We offer:

• A hybrid working environment that promotes flexibility and balance
• A values-led culture built around Collaboration, Excellence, Service, and Curiosity
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued

How To Apply

If this role sounds like you, and you have work rights in Australia, we'd love to talk. Please apply using the link or email HRgriffithhack@griffithhack.com.au with:

• Why you are interested in this position

Please Note: This description is an indication of the minimum responsibilities required of the position. It is not intended to define specific duties or responsibilities, or to limit or modify the right of management to assign and direct the work of staff under supervision. It should not be taken to exclude other duties not mentioned that require a similar level of competency or to limit growth or change of responsibilities within the role over time to align to business needs.

Successful candidates will undergo a standard pre-employment screening as part of the hiring process within the IPH Group. This process may include verifying key information such as your identity, qualifications, references, and criminal history. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you may be required to complete any necessary background checks relevant to the role. Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesLaw Practice

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