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Seeking an Intellectual Property Associate to join a well-established, full-service law firm with a nationally respected Intellectual Property practice and multiple office locations throughout Michigan and Florida. This is a great opportunity for an attorney early in their career who is passionate about intellectual property law and wants to gain hands-on experience in both patent prosecution and IP litigation.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with patent prosecution before the USPTO.
- Support intellectual property litigation in state and federal courts.
- Draft and prosecute patent applications.
- Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Assist with trademark and other intellectual property matters.
- Collaborate with clients to develop and protect intellectual property portfolios.
- Develop client relationships and contribute to business development efforts.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
- Registered to practice before the USPTO, or eligible to sit for the USPTO registration examination.
- 1-3 years of intellectual property experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
- Technical background required, with a preference for Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and responsiveness.
- Outstanding client service skills and an interest in business development.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid maternity leave.
- Paid paternity leave.
- Opportunity to work from multiple office locations throughout Michigan and Florida.
Why Join This Firm?
- Work on a diverse mix of patent prosecution and IP litigation matters.
- Gain experience before the USPTO, as well as state and federal courts.
- Collaborate with an experienced and highly respected Intellectual Property team.
- Build a broad intellectual property practice while working directly with sophisticated clients.
- Strong mentoring, professional development, and long-term career growth opportunities.
JOB ID: 179156
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Casey Conger