IP Associate (2-5 years)- New Jersey office

Job Summary

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, seeks a dynamic full-time Associate Attorney in the IP Practice of our New Jersey office. The position offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

About the Role

The Associate Attorney will support the IP Practice in strategic development, procurement, and counseling of patent portfolios. They will draft and prosecute chemical- and mechanical-related patent applications, manage global patent portfolios, and prepare freedom-to-operate opinions.

Responsibilities

• Drafting chemical- and mechanical-related patent applications
• Prosecuting chemical- and mechanical-related patent applications
• Managing global patent portfolios (preferred)
• Preparing opinions concerning freedom-to-operate (preferred)

Requirements

• At least two to five years’ focused experience in the specified areas
• In good standing with the New Jersey Bar or admitted as soon as practicable; and registered to practice before the USPTO
• A degree or advanced degree in chemical engineering preferred, or a degree in materials science, chemistry, or strong relevant experience in any one of these areas
• A strong understanding of chemistry and related principles is a plus
• Excellent academic credentials
• Comfortable working directly with clients
• Strong writing and analytical skills

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in New Jersey
• Registered to practice before the USPTO

Skills

• Strong academic credentials
• Comfortable working directly with clients
• Strong writing and analytical skills

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus
• Health insurance with an optional HSA
• Short term and long term disability
• Dental and vision care
• Life insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K
• Vacation and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary programs including: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $185,000 - $230,000 per year. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Full-time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K
• Vacation and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary programs including: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Greenberg Traurig is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.