Description:

An International Law Firm, a global law firm, has a dynamic full-time employment opportunity for an Associate Attorney in the IP Practice of our New Jersey office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

An International Law Firm is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Associate Attorney will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country. The New Jersey team has a dynamic and continually growing practice focused on a broad range of intellectual property matters. A unique and compelling feature of our law firm is that we offer a strong local presence, but also with a national and global platform that allows us to help our clients on their most interesting and complex IP issues.

Job Requirements:
This position will support the IP Practice working on the strategic development, procurement, and counseling of patent portfolios. Applicants should have at least two to five years' focused experience in the following areas:

Drafting chemical- and mechanical-related patent applications
Prosecuting chemical- and mechanical related patent applications
Managing global patent portfolios (preferred)
Preparing opinions concerning freedom-to-operate (preferred)

Candidates must be in good standing with the New Jersey Bar or be admitted as soon as practicable; and registered to practice before the USPTO. Candidates with a degree or an advanced degree in chemical engineering are preferred, although candidates with degrees in materials science, chemistry, or strong relevant experience in any one of these areas will also be considered. A strong understanding of chemistry and related principles is a plus. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, be comfortable working directly with clients, and possess strong writing and analytical skills.