Junior IP Associate

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP•Raleigh, NC

15d•$200,000 - $215,000

About The Position

Nelson Mullins is looking to add a Junior Intellectual Property Associate to its Intellectual Property Litigation, Trademarks and Patent Team. As an AmLaw100 firm, this will offer a unique opportunity to a lateral associate who wants to be part of a growing team. The ideal candidate is located in North or South Carolina, but this search is open to any Nelson Mullins office location. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Flexibility, practical business sense, and tireless advocacy are among Nelson Mullins’ service hallmarks. Our growth over the past 120 years continues to be client focused. Our culture and multidisciplinary platform provide our community of clients trusted advice to meet a broad range of business needs and our team members an opportunity to be part of a Firm that values relationships, collaboration, thinking ahead, leadership within our profession, and helping those in need through pro bono and community service. All candidates are asked to submit the following: Cover letter Resume Undergrad transcript Law school transcript You have one to two years of meaningful experience in patent preparation and prosecution with a willingness to also assist in trademark and/or licensing matters. You possess a mechanical engineering or chemical engineering degree. You are admitted in good standing to a state Bar where Nelson Mullins has an office, preference to NC and/or SC, and are admitted to the USPTO as a registered patent attorney. At Nelson Mullins, we are dedicated to transparent and fair compensation practices. Pay for this position is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for performance bonuses and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off. The salary/wage range is $200,000 - $215,000 annually. With over 1,000 attorneys and professionals, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world. As a Firm, Nelson Mullins has a strong foundation of community service and good citizenship. Our administrative professionals likewise promote these values, with opportunities to participate and play roles in various pro bono and community service initiatives. We collaborate with each other and with our clients, working side-by-side toward shared goals.

Requirements

one to two years of meaningful experience in patent preparation and prosecution with a willingness to also assist in trademark and/or licensing matters
mechanical engineering or chemical engineering degree
admitted in good standing to a state Bar where Nelson Mullins has an office, preference to NC and/or SC
admitted to the USPTO as a registered patent attorney