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Wilmington, DE
IDGA157-2750169Posted 11/22/2025
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – PATENT PROSECUTION
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & MATERIALS SCIENCE
Open to Multiple Locations...full list found at the bottom of this description.
A leading AmLaw 100 international law firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its premier Intellectual Property Practice, focusing on patent prosecution across a wide range of chemical engineering and materials science innovations. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while collaborating closely with a nationally integrated team of top-tier IP practitioners.
Candidate Profile
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in the applicable jurisdiction, in good standing
- 1–3 years of substantive patent prosecution experience
- Undergraduate or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science
- Demonstrated experience with technologies including filtration, materials science, polymer science, and medical devices
- Experience preparing and prosecuting both chemical and mechanical patent applications
- Patent searching, prior art analysis, and patentability assessment experience preferred
- Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, client-focused, team-oriented environment
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, file, and prosecute domestic and international patent applications in chemical engineering and materials science disciplines
- Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and prior art analyses
- Collaborate with partners and clients to develop strategic approaches to IP protection
- Support portfolio management efforts for major corporate clients and emerging technology companies
- Communicate complex scientific concepts clearly and effectively in written and verbal form
- Work closely with colleagues across offices to deliver seamless, high-quality client service
Why Join Us?
This is an extraordinary opportunity to join one of the nation’s most respected Intellectual Property practices, widely recognized for its depth of technical knowledge and excellence in patent prosecution. Attorneys in this group work directly with pioneering innovators, global corporations, and market-shaping emerging companies, gaining exposure to breakthrough technologies that define the future of materials, polymers, medical devices, and engineered systems.
Associates benefit from a culture that prioritizes mentorship, professional growth, and hands-on responsibility from day one. The team’s collaborative, cross-office structure ensures consistent access to highly accomplished practitioners and sophisticated, high-value client work. For ambitious IP attorneys seeking to elevate their expertise and work at the forefront of scientific and technological advancement, this role offers an unparalleled platform to grow, innovate, and excel.
Joining us is more than just landing a job at a prestigious law firm. Our client is known for their commitment to their employees' wellness, recently winning The American Lawyer's "Corporate Culture and Wellbeing" award. If you're interested in advancing your legal career at a firm that truly cares about its people, this is the role for you.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: Annual salary range of $175,000– $255,000, as determined by experience and market factors
- Bonus Eligibility: Productivity-based and discretionary bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; HSA and FSA options; 401(k) plan; generous PTO; paid parental leave; back-up child and elder care; and commuter/transit benefits
- Additional Perks: Adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, debt consolidation/refinancing support in applicable locations, an employee assistance program, gym membership discounts, onsite fitness classes in applicable locations, and exceptional wellness support programs
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter indicating preferred location, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample for consideration.
Locations
CO (Denver)
DC (Washington)
DE (Wilmington)
IL (Chicago)
IN (Indianapolis - two offices)
MN (Minneapolis)
PA (Philadelphia)
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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