Patent Prosecution Associate - Intellectual Property, Mid- to Senior-Level
About the job
- Approximately five years of substantive patent prosecution experience, preferably in a law firm environment.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required.
- Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office is required.
- A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction are required. Georgia bar admission is not necessarily required, subject to applicable licensing requirements and firm policy.
- Ability to independently manage patent prosecution matters, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications and responding to office actions.
- Experience working directly with sophisticated corporate clients.
- Written and verbal communication skills, analytical abilities, and professional judgment.
- Ability to manage multiple matters efficiently, exercise independent judgment, and take ownership of assignments.
- Commitment to client service and responsiveness.
- Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and other professionals across the firm.
- Draft and prosecute patent applications and respond to office actions.
- Manage patent prosecution matters and interact directly with clients.
- Contribute to complex patent matters for corporate clients in collaboration with experienced shareholders.
- Patent prosecution experience in a law firm environment is preferred.
About the company
Greenberg Traurig is a large global law firm with more than 3,100 lawyers across 51 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. It provides a wide range of legal services to clients across multiple industries and geographies, handling complex matters that cross borders. The firm’s offerings operate through a network of lawyers who collaborate across offices to deliver strategic legal solutions, conduct cross-border negotiations, and manage multi-jurisdictional matters for clients. What sets Greenberg Traurig apart is its scale, breadth of practice areas, and its emphasis on client trust, relationship management, culture, philanthropy, pro bono work, and innovation in delivering legal services. The firm’s goal is to deliver practical, well-informed legal guidance across borders and industries while maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to the community.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$726.8M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1967
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- October 2026 brought Ben Patton, Bee Chun Boo, and Allison Oasis Kahn.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA/FSA
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Vacation (Paid)
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time