job ID:o326153582
Richardson office of an AmLaw firm seeks intellectual property transactional patent attorney with 1-4 years of experience. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, material sciences, or chemical engineering. Legal and/or technical experience with semiconductor processing and electronic fabrication methods are preferred. Ability to speak Mandarin is preferred.
This firm has a very solid reputation in the State of Texas and has an equally strong presence in the rest of the country. The firm seems to consistently score very well on associate quality of life surveys, and many associates throughout Texas consider working at this firm to be an ultimate of sorts. While we have a high degree of enthusiasm for this firm, and it is certainly strong in most practice areas, it is worth noting that the billable hours generated by the associates practicing here do appear to be consistently quite high. Even the Mexico City office of this firm has a real Texas mentality to it. Getting a position in this firm is no easy task, and the firm does fairly consistently look for top grades and credentials. Additionally, we believe that there is a high degree of diversity within this firm, and that the firm makes a solid effort to foster diversity within the workplace. The old adage "No one ever got fired for choosing IBM" could be reworded for this firm to state that "No one ever made a serious career mistake going here." That is true. If you like to work hard, enjoy sophisticated work, and want to be part of a powerful firm with a lot of significant heritage in the State of Texas, this may be the place for you.