Intellectual Property Associate Attorney

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate Attorney to join a growing IP practice, with flexibility to be based in Portland, ME, Boston, MA, or Portsmouth, NH.

The role focuses on patent prosecution across medical devices, electronics, robotics, and related technologies, requiring strong writing and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Physics, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience with patent matters involving medical devices, electronics, robotics, or similar technologies.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong technical and legal writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle patent prosecution matters from application drafting through prosecution.
• Work closely with clients and attorneys to understand complex technical and legal issues.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications involving medical devices, electronics, robotics, and related technologies.
• Prepare clear, technically accurate legal documents and client communications.
• Analyze complex technical concepts and translate them into effective patent strategies and written materials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on intellectual property matters and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Skills

Patent prosecution experience

Education

Electrical Engineering

Robotics

Physics

Job description

Intellectual Property Associate Attorney

Intellectual Property Associate Attorney

A well-established law firm is seeking an IP Associate to join their growing IP practice. This position can be based out of Portland, ME, Boston, MA, or Portsmouth, NH.

Responsibilities:

• Handle patent prosecution matters from application drafting through prosecution.
• Work closely with clients and attorneys to understand complex technical and legal issues.
• Draft and prosecute patent applications involving technologies such as medical devices, electronics, robotics, and related technologies.
• Prepare clear, technically accurate legal documents and client communications.
• Analyze complex technical concepts and translate them into effective patent strategies and written materials.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on intellectual property matters and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of patent prosecution experience in a law firm environment.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Physics, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience with patent matters involving medical devices, electronics, robotics, or similar technologies.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong technical and legal writing skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical and legal concepts clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.