Intellectual Property Attorney

Atlanta, GA
Full Time
Experienced
Merchant & Gould, one of the nation's best-in-class intellectual property law firms, is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Chemical & Life Sciences practice group. Ideally candidates will be based in the Atlanta, GA area.

The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of experience in preparing and prosecuting patents in the chemistry arena. Candidates must have an undergrad degree in chemistry or chemical engineering.

You will be working and learning from some of the most dedicated professionals in intellectual property law. Our goal is to champion a collaborative culture that honors work/life balance. Our associate compensation structure has two components:
  1. a base salary (based on an 1850 billable hour target)
  2. a discretionary merit bonus based on performance. Depending on the experience level of the candidate, the hiring range is $185k - $220k.
     
We are equally committed to providing driven, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including: a competitive salary with a bonus plan, a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, parenting leave, and ten firm holidays.

To be considered, please apply online at Career Opportunities (merchantgould.com). You will need to provide a cover letter, resume, unofficial undergraduate/law school transcripts, and a writing sample.

Merchant & Gould 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.
We encourage candidates with disabilities. If you need any accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].
 
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