Associate Attorney

1-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Atlanta is seeking a highly qualified Associate Attorney with expertise in chemistry, particularly organic or medicinal chemistry. The ideal candidate should possess an advanced degree (. preferred or . with industry experience), be registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and be admitted to a State Bar (Georgia preferred). This role requires excellent communication skills, a superior academic background, and a strong desire for teamwork, significant responsibility, and client interaction.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications related to small molecule pharmaceuticals.
• Conduct patent validity, non-infringement, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
• Support IP due diligences, patent litigations, and post-grant proceedings (IPR, PGR, interferences).
• Collaborate with clients to understand their intellectual property needs.
• Take on significant responsibility in legal research and analysis.
• Work with legal teams on various intellectual property matters.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree (. preferred, or . with several years of industry experience) in chemistry, with a focus on organic or medicinal chemistry.
• Registration to practice at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
• Admission to a State Bar, with preference for Georgia.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Superior academic background.
• Desire for teamwork, significant responsibility, and client interaction.

Experience:

• 2+ years of substantive experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• Expertise in conducting patent analyses for small molecule pharmaceuticals.
• Familiarity with supporting IP matters, including due diligence, litigations, and post-grant proceedings.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of chemistry, particularly in the areas of organic or medicinal chemistry.
• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach to legal responsibilities.

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