Associate Attorney - Intellectual Property

Our client, a business-focused law firm services clients of all sizes and industries across the United States, has an immediate need for an experienced Associate Attorney - Intellectual Property, to join their winning team in Chicago. Our candidate of choice will work closely with shareholders and to participate in business development and client-facing activities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/REQUIREMENTS: You have 2-5 years of experience with intellectual property prosecution and litigation matters, particularly with patent and trademark matters You have patent drafting experience, and strong research and brief writing skills You have strong communication, organization and time management skills You have an Electrical Engineering degree (or its equivalent) You have a JD degree (or its equivalent) and strong academic credentials, and you are admitted in (and in good standing with) Illinois and as a patent attorney before the USPTO (or you are taking steps to become admitted in Illinois and as a patent attorney before the USPTO). WE OFFER: Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with class year and experience. Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program. Retirement Planning: Opportunity to make traditional pre-tax and/or post-tax Roth 401K contributions through payroll deductions; plans are administered by Vanguard. Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well-being. Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days. Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training & professional development programs. Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies. We offer top-tier, interesting work in a more personalized work environment. We allow you to accept as much responsibility and client contact as you are ready to assume. We provide substantial professional development assistance in the form of training, mentoring and performance feedback. Our compensation and benefits structure is competitive. We offer a hybrid work policy with three days a week in-office attendance and two days remote. Additional Perks: Employee discount programs, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Milk Stork, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more. Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role! Elgen Staffing is the fastest growing staffing agency in New Jersey. With a deep understanding of today's hiring trends and technologies we have the ability to leverage the most effective recruiting methods to find the best candidates across numerous markets and industries and place them into the appropriate position successfully. Please allow us to help you find your dream job today!