Pierce Atwood strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package. All attorneys are eligible for a competitive package of base pay and a discretionary bonus based on performance. Benefits are an important part of our total compensation package. Each attorney's work and family situation is different and we have designed our benefits package to be flexible to the unique needs of each attorney. Health Benefits Medical Plans (self, family, and domestic partner) Dental Insurance (self, family, and domestic partner) Vision Service Plan (self, family, and domestic partner) Pre-Tax Dependent Care and Health Care Spending Accounts Annual flu vaccines Wellness program and funding for wellness related activities Insurance Benefits Employee Life Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Option Business Travel Accident Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Option Identify Theft Insurance Work/Life Benefits Flexible Work Arrangements Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays Pre-Tax Parking and Transportation Accounts and subsidies Emergency Back-Up Child and Adult Dependent Care Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Computer Discount Purchase Program Personal Insurance Discount Program Bereavement Leave Employer sponsored 529 College Savings Plan Adoption Assistance Retirement Benefits 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Discretionary Profit Sharing Contributions Patent Associate - Portland, ME, Boston, MA, Portsmouth, NH Pierce Atwood seeks a patent associate with a bachelor's or advanced degree in electrical engineering, robotics, or physics to join our Patent Practice Group in Portland, ME, Boston, MA, or our Portsmouth, NH office.

The ideal candidate will have:

2-4 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm Experience handling technologies such as medical devices, electronics, or robotics Excellent academic credentials Exceptional analytical skills Superior technical writing skills with the ability to clearly explain complex legal and technical concepts to clients Pierce Atwood is a midsized law firm with seven offices in New England and Washington DC. This position offers excellent growth, a positive, collegial working environment, and an opportunity to grow a long-lasting practice in a collaborative team-oriented environment. The target salary range for this position varies by location and is commensurate with relevant experience: $126,000 - $170,000. To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, law school academic transcript, and writing sample to Bev Doucette at bdoucette@pierceatwood.com.