Intellectual Property Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Associate with a strong technical background in chemistry to join its IP Department in Philadelphia, PA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years' experience and may focus on litigation or a combination of litigation and prosecution-related work.

Duties

• Engage in intellectual property litigation and prosecution.
• Collaborate with team members on complex legal matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Advise clients on intellectual property strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years' experience in intellectual property law.
• Experience with Hatch-Waxman litigation is a plus.
• License in good standing in the resident state.

Education

• Graduate-level training in chemistry preferred.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the resident state.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This firm is absolutely hugewith offices in virtually every legal marketplace in the United States. Why have more people not heard of them? Likely because this firm's work is strongly linked to the insurance industry. Although they have of late attempted to reach out to other industries, insurance companies, who send their litigation and corporate work this firm's way, still make up the lion's share of this firm's business. Although this provides a lot of stability and security, insurance companies usually negotiate for lower hourly rates, which means associate salaries aren't generally at market. The trade-off? Many associates have taken their own cases to trial.