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Patent Attorney

Pierce Atwood
Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 11/10/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Attorney position at Pierce Atwood?

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 Attorney - Portland, ME or Portsmouth, NH

Pierce Atwood LLP seeks a patent associate with a degree and background in computer science, electrical engineering, or physics to join our Patent Practice Group in the Portland, Maine or Portsmouth, NH office. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Two to three years patent prosecution experience
  • Technical understanding of medical devices, robotics, and/or machine learning
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Exceptional analytical skills
  • Excellent writing ability

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. While we are hoping to fill the position in Portland, ME or Portsmouth, NH, we are open to the possibility of placement in one of our other offices.

To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and transcripts to Heather Higgins at hhiggins@pierceatwood.com.

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