US Patent Attorney or Patent Agent

About the role

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, is seeking a Patent Associate or Patent Agent to join its Tel Aviv office. The role provides high-level US patent prosecution services to Israeli and global companies, startups, research institutions and individual inventors, working closely with GT's US-based patent attorneys and serving a primarily Israeli client base. The position offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and prosecute complex US patent applications independently
• Work with Israeli clients to identify innovations and build strategic patent protection programs
• Manage large, complex prosecution dockets with minimal supervision
• Oversee patent landscape analyses and freedom-to-operate assessments
• Advise clients on patentability, validity and infringement
• Serve as a primary client contact and coordinate with US-based GT attorneys
• Lead IP due diligence for venture capital, mergers and acquisitions
• Manage and supervise US and foreign patent portfolios
• Mentor junior patent professionals

Required profile

• Registration with the USPTO (admission to the US patent bar)
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific discipline; advanced degree a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of law firm experience in US patent prosecution
• Excellent academic record
• Strong written and oral English communication skills
• Preferred: foreign patent prosecution experience, knowledge of the Israeli tech sector and existing Israeli client relationships; patent litigation experience is a plus

To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, a recent writing sample (such as a patent application or office action response) and academic transcripts.