IP ASSOCIATE

McCarter & English is seeking an IP associate for any of our Office locations. Candidates must have 1 to 4 years of patent prosecution experience and a degree in electrical engineering. There is a preference for engineering work experience as an electrical engineer. If you have relevant experience, we would like you to consider joining our team. Please send your resume, cover letter and a writing sample to Christine Lydon at  The salary range for this position is $180,000 – $230,000 annually, depending on experience.

Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.

• Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

• Firm-Paid
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  Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short‑term (ST) and long‑term (LT) disability benefits.
• Health & Wellness
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  Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
• Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits
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  Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
• Retirement
  : 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre‑tax, Roth and after‑tax contributions.
• Time Off
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  Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work‑life balance (e.g. parental leave)

• Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
• Firm‑paid back‑up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
• Tax‑advantaged college savings 529 Plan
• Employee discounts through Working Advantage

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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