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As a leading international law firm, we are dedicated to excellence through impactful communication, collaboration, and community involvement. Our company culture has earned us one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for 26 consecutive years. This honor, along with many others, highlights our commitment to innovation and professional development. At Alston & Bird LLP, our foundation is made of trust, reliability, and compassion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Join Our IP Powerhouse: IP Clerk – Raleigh Office
Are you detail-obsessed, tech-savvy, and ready to launch your career in intellectual property? We’re looking for an enthusiastic IP Clerk to join our high-performing IP Operations team in Raleigh. This is your chance to be part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting a global patent practice that spans industries and borders.
As a key player supporting our international IP Paralegals, you’ll help drive operational excellence across multiple clients and jurisdictions. From foreign filings to formalities, your work will directly impact the efficiency and precision of our IP engine.
What You’ll Do:
- Partner with international IP Paralegals on foreign filing and matter management—open new matters, prep filing checklists, gather formal docs, and format PCT applications.
- Support correspondence and reporting—monitor client mailboxes, draft and forward communications, report to clients, and file with the USPTO.
- Provide administrative and project support—assist with patent invoices, scan/ship documents, and jump into special projects as needed.
What You Bring:
- A sharp eye for detail and a knack for staying organized.
- Clear, confident communication—written and verbal.
- The ability to juggle multiple priorities with grace.
- Comfort with IP management tools and tech platforms.
- Experience with foreign patent filings and correspondence is a plus.
- Familiarity with patent reporting and documentation processes.
Why You’ll Love It Here: You’ll be part of a team that values precision, collaboration, and continuous learning. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your IP expertise, this role offers a front-row seat to the global patent process—and a runway for growth.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Alston & Bird LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
The statements contained in this position description are not necessarily all-inclusive, additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.
Professional business references and a background screening will be required for all final applicants selected for a position.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact garett.bechdolt@alston.com.
Alston & Bird is not currently accepting resumes from agencies for this position. If you are a recruiter, search firm, or employment agency, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if Alston & Bird hires the candidate.
