Trainee Patent Attorney

1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia FB Rice Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Trainee or Newly Registered Patent Attorney

  • Newly Qualified Patent Attorneys or Graduates qualified in mechanical, mechatronic, electrical or aeronautical engineering, or similar discipline
  • Active, friendly and collegial team
  • Strong emphasis on career development and competitive remuneration

Your New Team

Our Engineering group represents an extensive and impressive range of local and international clients. We have a rare and exciting permanent opportunity for a Trainee Patent Attorney or Newly Registered Patent Attorney to join our successful practice. We welcome applications from recent graduates as well as those expecting to complete their university studies by the end of this year. 

Our team members are based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Wellington.

Your New Role

An opportunity has arisen to join our highly successful Engineering group in our attractive CBD office location in Sydney.

The role will provide intellectually stimulating and challenging work with a broad range of clients, both local and overseas.

Your Training and Skills

To be considered for this opportunity, you must possess:

  • A solid background in mechanical, mechatronic, electrical or aeronautical engineering, or similar discipline
  • Excellent English language skills
  • Superior analytical skills
  • Excellent client service skills
  • An eye for detail
  • An ability to communicate technical concepts accurately and succinctly
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to deliver results within specific timeframes
  • An ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously

Culture and Benefits

You will have access to all team members including multiple Partners so you can be guided throughout the stages of your career. Additionally, you will take part in our mentorship program to develop personally, and professionally.

Candidates must be willing to further their studies and complete a Masters of Intellectual Property (if applicable), which will be fully supported by the firm.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial and stimulating team in a renowned IP firm to establish your career as a Patent Attorney.

Our team is key to providing the best patent and trade mark services in Australia to our clients, therefore our focus has always been to develop a business that is a great place to work. We offer a range of excellent employee benefits such as:

  • A hybrid working policy that encourages flexible working arrangements
  • A reward and recognition program that recognises individual and team performance
  • A Social Club which provides a wide range of activities throughout the year
  • A health and wellbeing program including access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • A mentorship program with senior practitioners
  • Salary continuance insurance upon the completion of probation
  • Paid Parental leave

Working at FB Rice

You will be joining a long-established and successful top tier intellectual property firm acknowledged for its client experience and expertise through a number of industry awards. FB Rice represents an extensive range of loyal local and international clients; with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, and Wellington.

FB Rice recognises the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages any interested candidates with the above-mentioned technical background and professional skills to apply. For more information about our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visitLife at FB Rice | FB Rice | Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter, CV and transcripts by clicking "Apply Now".

To be eligible for this position you must be fluent in English and have an ongoing right to work in Australia.

All expressions of interest are strictly confidential.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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