Job Description: Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, seeks a full time experienced Intellectual Property Attorney or Patent Agent in Charlotte, NC. What Shumaker Offers: Sophisticated and challenging IP legal work nationwide Competitive compensation A collegial environment Excellent benefits Job Requirements: Education, Experience and Skills Required: Undergraduate degree in electrical or computer engineering, or computer science Registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 2+ years’ experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications 2+ years’ experience in intellectual property litigation (attorney position only); Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school (attorney position only) Admitted to practice law in one or more states, and willing to become barred in North Carolina (attorney position only) Strong technology skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Superior research skills, including the use of online services, databases and the Internet Superior organizational skills Project and case management skills including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as analytical, problem solving and decision making skills Ability to work independently and maintain a high degree of confidentiality Physical Requirements: Sitting position static for up to one-half hour at a time Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to one hour per day Bending and stooping occasionally, up to one-half hour per day