Mid-Level Patent Associate Attorney

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 2.5 days per week)
• Contemporary Work Environment
• Positive and Respectful Work Climate

Built on client focus, this firm has been nationally ranked in 15 practice areas by US News. This firm provides strategic, sophisticated, affordable counsel across the country and internationally. Attorneys at this firm focus on their clients' entire organization, not just on the legal matters. They work in collaborative, cross-practice teams which focus not only on legal and regulatory matters, but also on operational issues, market opportunities, and competitive advantage. Additionally, the attorneys at this firm have a deep understanding and experience in a number of industries subject to unique regulatory or rapidly changing market conditions.