Intellectual Property Associate

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.