Associate Attorney needed for Cary office

A law firm in Cary, NC, is seeking a highly qualified Associate Attorney to work on complex, highly technical matters with sophisticated clients. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical engineering, experience in patent preparation and prosecution, and a demonstrated ability to manage tasks efficiently and effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on complex, technical legal matters for sophisticated clients in the technology sector.
• Draft concise, organized, and well-reasoned Office Action responses.
• Handle patent preparation and prosecution under the supervision of an experienced patent attorney.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their technical inventions and provide legal advice.
• Prepare and draft patent applications, including detailed technical descriptions and claims.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis on patentability, validity, and infringement issues.
• Manage case files and ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing updates and explaining legal strategies.
• Stay current with developments in patent law and technology fields relevant to the firm's client base.
• Attend and participate in client meetings, industry conferences, and other professional events.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of law firm patent preparation and prosecution experience in technical fields relevant to the client base, under the supervision of an experienced patent attorney.
• Electrical Engineering degree (at least B.S.E.E.) from an accredited university, with demonstrated academic achievement.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school with demonstrated academic achievement.
• Admission to a State Bar and USPTO registration in good standing.
• Demonstrated ability to draft concise, organized, and well-reasoned Office Action responses.
• Proven track record of completing tasks on time and within allotted budget.
• Academic background and/or industry work experience in a technology field relevant to the firm's client base is desired.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) from an accredited university.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in a U.S. state.
• USPTO registration in good standing.

Skills

• Expertise in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Strong technical writing and legal research skills.
• Ability to manage complex technical matters and client relationships.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical and strategic thinking.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Profit sharing.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance with large networks.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and continuing legal education opportunities.

Based in North Carolina, this mid-sized patent legal firm specializes in patent preparation and prosecution, patent infringement, patent re-examination and reissue, validity, patent portfolio analysis, and freedom to operate opinions and due diligence analysis for acquisitions and mergers. Their experienced attorneys provide each client with quality and best-in-class legal services by combining enthusiasm with ability and integrity. The attorneys at the firm have the technical experience and understanding required to understand and protect the client?s rights.