Junior Intellectual Property Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Intellectual Property Associate in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career attorney to gain hands-on experience advising clients on a wide range of intellectual property and commercial matters.

Duties

• Provide day-to-day IP counseling on trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related non-patent assets.
• Assist with acquisition, protection, and portfolio management of non-patent IP rights.
• Support licensing, commercialization, and strategic technology transactions.
• Conduct product design and development risk assessments.
• Collaborate with litigation teams as a subject matter resource in IP and technology-related disputes.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 1-3 years of relevant IP experience preferred.
• Strong academic credentials and legal writing skills.
• USPTO bar membership preferred.
• Experience with technology transactions or IP portfolio management is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• USPTO bar membership preferred

Skills

• Strong legal writing skills
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset
• Interest in cutting-edge technologies

Benefits

• Collegial environment
• Meaningful client exposure
• Opportunities for professional growth

The legal practice is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. The law firm was formed more than 90 years ago. Areas of specialization are business and litigation law. Practice areas are extensive. One-hundred and sixteen gifted attorneys and a competent support group are on staff. The firm supports community outreach and diversity in the workplace. Attorneys were acknowledged by top industry publications.