IP Associate Attorney or Patent Agent – Mechanical Arts

Dority & Manning, P.A; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Mentoring program

401k/Profit Sharing

Medical for employee

Job summary

Dority & Manning, P.A. seeks an experienced IP Attorney to join our Mechanical Practice Group.

The ideal candidate will draft and prosecute patent applications, collaborate on global IP strategies with in-house teams, and prepare opinions of counsel while performing due diligence and landscape analyses. A mechanical/civil/aerospace engineering degree and US patent bar membership are required, with 2+ years in high-volume drafting/prosecution preferred.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace with related tech experience.
• Member of the U.S. patent bar required.
• Minimum 2 years of high-volume patent drafting and prosecution, law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute patent applications.
• Partner with Dority & Manning team and in-house teams to develop global IP strategies.
• Draft opinions of counsel.
• Conduct due diligence investigations and perform freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses.

Skills

Patent drafting

Patent prosecution

Due diligence

Freedom-to-operate analyses

Landscape analyses

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace)

US patent bar member

Job description

Dority & Manning, P.A., one of the nation’s largest intellectual property law firms, is seeking an experienced IP Attorney to join our Mechanical Practice Group.

We are committed to providing exceptional legal services in a collaborative and client-focused environment. Our culture is built on trust, integrity, and open communication. We value strong relationships and believe that true success comes from working closely with one another and with our clients. Our Mechanical Practice Group works with a broad range of clients, from early-stage companies to Fortune 100 corporations, across a variety of industries including automotive, power generation, aerospace, and consumer appliances. As an IP Attorney, you will help clients secure patent protection and provide strategic intellectual property counsel related to their innovations.

This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that values technical excellence, professional development, and meaningful client partnerships.

Position Details:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications
• Partner with the D&M team and in-house teams to develop and execute thoughtful and effective global IP strategies
• Draft opinions of counsel
• Conduct due diligence investigations and perform freedom-to-operate and landscape analyses

Qualifications:

• A degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace Engineering with relevant experience in related technologies
• Must be a member of the U.S. patent bar
• Minimum of 2 years of high-volume patent drafting and prosecution experience required; experience within a law firm environment is strongly preferred

Benefits:

• Immediate introduction and partnership with leading high-technology clients
• Regular opportunities for travel and in-person client interactions
• Professional training program implemented to enhance each individual skill set
• Formal mentoring program
• Regular social gatherings and celebrations to build internal relationships and to support charitable causes
• Opportunities for client Secondments
• 401k/Profit Sharing
• Employer Paid Benefits (100% of Medical for employee)

Locations: Greenville, SC or Raleigh-Durham, NC

Dority & Manning, P.A. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.