Intellectual Property – Patent Prosecution Associate (Mid- to Senior-Level), Atlanta

Our global Intellectual Property practice seeks a patent prosecution associate to join its Atlanta office. This is a full-time opportunity offering meaningful responsibility, direct client contact, and mentorship from experienced practitioners in an established, collaborative patent group.

The successful candidate will work with sophisticated corporate clients across a range of industries, handling patent preparation, prosecution, and portfolio management. The role involves independently managing prosecution matters, drafting and prosecuting applications, and responding to office actions for clients with complex intellectual property needs.

This position offers hands-on ownership of assignments and the chance to contribute to a growing, well-regarded patent practice.

• Approximately five years of substantive patent prosecution experience, preferably in a law firm setting
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science required
• Registration to practice before the USPTO required
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; Georgia bar admission not required subject to applicable licensing requirements and firm policy
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage patent prosecution matters, including drafting and prosecuting applications and responding to office actions
• Experience working directly with sophisticated corporate clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical ability, and professional judgment
• Self-motivated, business-minded, well-organized, and committed to client service and responsiveness
• Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently and collaborate across teams