Intellectual Property Associate - Electrical Engineering

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly skilled Intellectual Property Associate with a background in Electrical Engineering to join their New York City, NY office. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of experience in intellectual property matters, including patent and trade secret cases.

Duties

• Conduct research and draft legal documents related to intellectual property cases.
• Collaborate with team members on complex litigation matters.
• Advocate for clients in various legal settings.
• Manage and oversee inter partes review proceedings.

Requirements

• Two to four years of experience in intellectual property law.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Membership in the State Bar of New York.

Education

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of New York.

Skills

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Superior writing and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial drive and strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mental well-being support and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and generous parental leave.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.