Entry Level Intellectual Property Attorney Jobs
New grad intellectual property attorney jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a law school IP clinic background can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Government & Public Sector, Education, and Manufacturing roles with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote settings, with employers like State of South Carolina, Citi, and TransPerfect hiring at this level now.
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Who We Are:
TransPerfect was founded with a mission to help the world's businesses navigate the global marketplace. Today, we have
grown to be an industry leader by helping clients globalize their business no matter what service they might need.
TransPerfect provides a full array of language and business support services, including translation, multicultural marketing, website globalization, legal support, intellectual property (IP) support, and technology solutions.
What You Will Be Doing:
The position of Account Executive Intellectual Property (IP) Sales is responsible for developing new business relationships and serving as the first level of support to existing clients within the IP space. This role focuses on driving sales of IP related language and legal support services to law firms, corporate legal departments, and IP professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Research prospective clients within the intellectual property and legal sectors through various strategies including internet research, trade show lists, referrals, professional directories, and personal investigation
- Create accurate spreadsheets of prospective client data including names, titles, phone numbers, addresses, and other relevant information
- Generate daily outreach to prospective clients using updated and accurate data
- Cold call prospective clients within the IP and legal markets
- Creatively problem solve to improve current new business development strategy in the IP space
- Negotiate rates and deadlines with prospective and current clients
- Educate prospective and existing clients regarding the translation and IP support process, including TransPerfect’s rates, turn around times, and competitive positioning
- Liaise with production teams to ensure IP-related projects are handled appropriately and with keen attention to detail
- Consistently follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction with delivery, quality, and customer service
- Research and understand the intellectual property industry, including industry leaders, current events, patent and trademark trends, and other pertinent data
- Perform other special projects or duties when required
Why TransPerfect:
For more than 25 years, we have honed a culture where ideas are shared and new ventures are not only welcomed but encouraged. In this fastpaced environment, employees are intellectually stimulated and grow alongside the organization. From Intern to President, every employee has a voice and contributes to the services we offer our clients.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, membership to child-care providers, and other TransPerks. You even get your birthday off — because we’re stoked that you were born.
TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age,
sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Boston Salary Transparency
Compensation range: $55,000 - $60,000
Additional earnings: Eligible to earn commission
Benefits: Health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, other voluntary benefits
Who We Are Looking For:
Required Experience:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent English communication (written and verbal) skills
- Between 1–3 years of sales experience
- Proven sales life cycle experience — lead generation through business closing
- Proven track record in achieving sales targets
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective time management skills
Bonus Qualifications (Highly Preferred):
- Experience working in the intellectual property (IP) field
- Prior paralegal experience, particularly in patent or trademark law
- Familiarity with patent filings, trademark prosecution, IP litigation support, or related legal processes
- Experience selling services to law firms or corporate legal departments
Who We Are:
TransPerfect was founded with a mission to help the world's businesses navigate the global marketplace. Today, we have
grown to be an industry leader by helping clients globalize their business no matter what service they might need.
TransPerfect provides a full array of language and business support services, including translation, multicultural marketing, website globalization, legal support, intellectual property (IP) support, and technology solutions.
What You Will Be Doing:
The position of Account Executive Intellectual Property (IP) Sales is responsible for developing new business relationships and serving as the first level of support to existing clients within the IP space. This role focuses on driving sales of IP related language and legal support services to law firms, corporate legal departments, and IP professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Research prospective clients within the intellectual property and legal sectors through various strategies including internet research, trade show lists, referrals, professional directories, and personal investigation
- Create accurate spreadsheets of prospective client data including names, titles, phone numbers, addresses, and other relevant information
- Generate daily outreach to prospective clients using updated and accurate data
- Cold call prospective clients within the IP and legal markets
- Creatively problem solve to improve current new business development strategy in the IP space
- Negotiate rates and deadlines with prospective and current clients
- Educate prospective and existing clients regarding the translation and IP support process, including TransPerfect’s rates, turn around times, and competitive positioning
- Liaise with production teams to ensure IP-related projects are handled appropriately and with keen attention to detail
- Consistently follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction with delivery, quality, and customer service
- Research and understand the intellectual property industry, including industry leaders, current events, patent and trademark trends, and other pertinent data
- Perform other special projects or duties when required
Why TransPerfect:
For more than 25 years, we have honed a culture where ideas are shared and new ventures are not only welcomed but encouraged. In this fastpaced environment, employees are intellectually stimulated and grow alongside the organization. From Intern to President, every employee has a voice and contributes to the services we offer our clients.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, membership to child-care providers, and other TransPerks. You even get your birthday off — because we’re stoked that you were born.
TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age,
sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Boston Salary Transparency
Compensation range: $55,000 - $60,000
Additional earnings: Eligible to earn commission
Benefits: Health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, other voluntary benefits
Who We Are Looking For:
Required Experience:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent English communication (written and verbal) skills
- Between 1–3 years of sales experience
- Proven sales life cycle experience — lead generation through business closing
- Proven track record in achieving sales targets
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective time management skills
Bonus Qualifications (Highly Preferred):
- Experience working in the intellectual property (IP) field
- Prior paralegal experience, particularly in patent or trademark law
- Familiarity with patent filings, trademark prosecution, IP litigation support, or related legal processes
- Experience selling services to law firms or corporate legal departments
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Who's Hiring
- State of South Carolina2
- Citi1
- TransPerfect1
- AGCO Corporation1
- Villanova University1
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- Government & Public Sector2
- Education1
- Manufacturing1
- Technology & Software1
- Construction & Real Estate1
Entry Level Intellectual Property Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level intellectual property attorney jobs?
Focus on IP-specific experience from law school: patent prosecution clinics, technology transfer offices, or writing samples that show claim drafting ability. A technical background in engineering, computer science, or life sciences gives candidates a real edge for prosecution roles. Passing the patent bar before graduation signals readiness to employers and often separates entry level applicants from the rest of the field.
Which companies hire entry level intellectual property attorneys?
Companies hiring entry level intellectual property attorneys right now include State of South Carolina, Citi, and TransPerfect, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring comes from law firms with dedicated IP practices, corporate legal departments at technology and life sciences companies, and boutique prosecution firms that train junior associates from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level intellectual property attorney jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by practice area. About 0% of entry level intellectual property attorney openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with prosecution and trademark roles more likely to offer flexible arrangements than litigation seats that require court or client presence.
Are these new grad intellectual property attorney jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior intellectual property attorney roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, treats law school IP clinics or internships as qualifying background, and may consider a strong portfolio of patent applications or trademark filings in place of full-time work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level intellectual property attorneys?
Entry Level intellectual property attorney roles concentrate in Government & Public Sector, Education, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors generate the highest volume of patent filings, licensing agreements, and trademark portfolios, which drives steady demand for junior attorneys who can support prosecution and clearance work from day one.