IP Associate (2-5 years)- New Jersey office
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Salary$185k – $230k
LocationNew Jersey
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2–5 yrs
DepartmentIP Practice
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 2, 2025 · 1y ago
Verified live3d ago
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Posted by the company on Sep 2, 2025
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At least two to five years' focused experience drafting chemical- and mechanical-related patent applications
At least two to five years' focused experience prosecuting chemical- and mechanical-related patent applications
Must be in good standing with the New Jersey Bar or be admitted as soon as practicable
Registered to practice before the USPTO
Excellent academic credentials
Comfortable working directly with clients
Strong writing and analytical skills
Experience managing global patent portfolios
Experience preparing opinions concerning freedom-to-operate
Degree or advanced degree in chemical engineering
Degree in materials science, chemistry, or strong relevant experience in any one of these areas
Strong understanding of chemistry and related principles
Benefits
Health insurance
HSA
Short term disability
Long term disability
Dental insurance
Vision care
Life insurance
Flexible spending account
401(k)
Vacation
Sick time
Employee assistance program
Accident insurance
Long term care
Critical illness insurance
Pet insurance
Commuter program
About the role
Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has a dynamic full-time employment opportunity for an Associate Attorney in the IP Practice of our New Jersey office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.
About the company
GT 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 we offer a strong local presence, but also with a national and global platform that allows us to help our clients on their most interesting and complex IP issues.
Requirements
Job Requirements:
This position will support the IP Practice working on the strategic development, procurement, and counseling of patent portfolios. Applicants should have at least two to five years’ focused experience in the following areas:
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Drafting chemical- and mechanical-related patent applications
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Prosecuting chemical- and mechanical related patent applications
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Managing global patent portfolios (preferred)
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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; and registered to practice before the USPTO. 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:
$185,000-$230,000 per year
Benefits
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
Legal
GT 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.