Associate Attorney needed for Troy office

Job Overview: A law firm in Troy, MI, is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney to focus on drafting and prosecuting patent applications integral to clients' global patent and intellectual property strategies. The successful 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 intricate patent applications in line with clients' global patent and IP strategies.
• Conduct freedom-to-operate and landscape analysis to assess clients' patent positions.
• Prepare patentability, invalidity, and non-infringement opinions.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their technology and IP needs.
• Conduct legal research, including case law, statutes, and regulations, to support clients' patent matters.
• Assist with patent litigation and support senior attorneys in various legal matters.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience in patent law, with a focus on drafting and prosecuting patent applications.
• A technical background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Admission to the Michigan Bar.
• Admission to the U.S. Patent Bar.
• Excellent academic credentials are required.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree 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 legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in legal work.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Proficiency in legal software and tools.
• Understanding of patent and intellectual property law.

This Associate Attorney position offers an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a technical background and patent law experience to contribute to a dynamic legal team and make a significant impact on clients' patent and IP strategies. The firm values academic excellence and is committed to providing a challenging and rewarding work environment for its attorneys.

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.