Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2+ years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in portfolio management and a preference for experience in optics, acoustics, video and audio signal processing and codecs, virtual/augmented reality, microscopy systems, and imaging techniques. The role involves working with software and AI, with opportunities for career development and growth within the firm.

Duties:

• Conduct patent prosecution and portfolio management tasks
• Collaborate with clients to understand their inventions and advise on patent strategy
• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO
• Conduct patent analysis/opinions of counsel and IPRs as needed
• Stay updated on relevant legal and technical developments in the field of intellectual property law

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2+ years of prosecution experience at a firm or in-house
• Experience with portfolio management
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Optics, Physics, or Biomedical (with an electrical or software focus)
• Graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree is a plus
• Admission to the USPTO is a plus
• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices
• Ability to manage time and deadlines effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team

Education and Certifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Optics, Physics, or Biomedical (with an electrical or software focus)
• Graduate-level experience or advanced technical degree is a plus
• Admission to the USPTO is a plus

Skills:

• Experience with optics, acoustics, video and audio signal processing and codecs, virtual/augmented reality, and microscopy systems and imaging techniques
• Experience in software and AI is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion
• Ability to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
• Adaptability and flexibility when faced with unexpected changes

Benefits offered:

• Challenging and Dynamic Role
• Career Development Planning
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Performance Management and Coaching
• Specialized Training Programs
• Mentorship Program
• Bar Exam/Bar Review Course Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Care
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive Base Pay
• Outstanding Benefits
• Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Performance Recognition
• ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short-Term Disability Plan
• Long-Term Disability Plan
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Parental/Family Leave
• Respected Organization with a Collaborative Culture
• Growing Firm with an Exciting Future
• Flexible Remote Work Policy (Ability to work remotely up to days per week)
• Contemporary Work Environment
• Positive and Respectful Work Climate

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