What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patent Prosecution / Intellectual Property Attorney position at Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search?
Our Am Law 100 client, a global law firm, has a dynamic full-time employment opportunity for an Associate Attorney in the IP Practice of their New Jersey office. They offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
Our is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Associate Attorney will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country. The New Jersey team has a dynamic and continually growing practice focused on a broad range of intellectual property matters. A unique and compelling feature of our law firm is that they offer a strong local presence, but also with a national and global platform that allows us to help their clients on their most interesting and complex IP issues.
Job Requirements:
This position will support the IP Practice working on the strategic development, procurement, and counseling of patent portfolios. Applicants should have a minimum of two years’ focused experience in the following areas:
- Drafting chemical-related patent applications
- Prosecuting chemical-related patent applications
- Managing global patent portfolios (preferred)
- Preparing opinions concerning freedom-to-operate (preferred)
Candidates must be in good standing with the New Jersey Bar or be admitted as soon as practicable. Candidates with a degree or an advanced degree in chemical engineering are preferred, although candidates with degrees in materials science, chemistry, or strong relevant experience in any one of these areas will also be considered. A strong understanding of chemistry and related principles is a plus. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, be comfortable working directly with clients, and possess strong writing and analytical skills.
The expected pay range for this position is:
$175,000-$235,000
Salary : $175,000 - $235,000