Associate Attorney needed for Detroit office

Job Overview: A law firm in Detroit, MI, is seeking an Associate Attorney to focus on drafting and prosecuting patent applications that are intricate to clients' global patent and intellectual property (IP) strategies. The selected candidate will also have the opportunity to conduct freedom-to-operate and landscape analysis and gain exposure to preparing patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications that align with clients' global patent and IP strategies.
• Conduct thorough freedom-to-operate and landscape analysis.
• Prepare patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to provide legal counsel on patent matters.
• Perform legal research and analysis to support case strategy.
• Attend hearings, meetings, and negotiations as required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of patent law experience.
• Technical background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Admission to the Michigan Bar and U.S. Patent Bar.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Bachelors or advanced degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Michigan Bar.
• Admission to the U.S. Patent Bar.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent law and intellectual property concepts.
• Exceptional legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in legal software and tools for case management and research.

This Associate Attorney position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic law firm environment, supporting clients in their patent and IP strategies. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advising clients on complex patent matters and contributing to the firm's continued success in Detroit, MI.

This established large firm based in Detroit with offices in several cities in Michigan serves clients in matters that include litigation, labor & employment, banking, intellectual property, tax, and environmental law. Its clients range from corporations, large and small, governmental entities, and individuals with substantial business and charitable interests. The firms environment is collegial, and lawyers seem to enjoy practicing law as well as each others company. Compensation at the firm is average.