Secerna LLP is looking to recruit a trainee patent attorney to join the Electronics and ICT team in the firm’s York office.

As a trainee patent attorney at Secerna you can expect to work closely with the Partners and Senior Attorneys at the firm on a broad range of matters including original patent drafting and amendment. In addition, you will gain invaluable experience assisting on the contentious and advisory work the firm has a reputation for.

Candidates must have a proven excellent academic record, with at least a first or upper second class undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Electronic or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.  The position is ideally suited to a recent graduate or post-graduate.  The firm will consider applications from those expecting to graduate in summer 2018.

As well as having a strong academic record, candidates must also be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to express themselves in a clear and logical manner, both orally and in writing.