IP & Technology Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an IP & Technology Litigation Associate in San Francisco. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients across various industries, focusing on technology, Internet law, crypto, privacy, intellectual property, and complex commercial litigation.

Duties

• Handle litigation involving artificial intelligence technology, including copyright and data collection issues.
• Manage Internet law class actions related to consumer protection laws.
• Address intellectual property matters, including trade secret, copyright, trademark, and patent issues.
• Engage in complex commercial litigation involving cryptocurrency and technology companies.
• Oversee privacy and data security matters, including incident response and data breach class actions.
• Litigate speech-related technology cases, including those involving Section 230 and defamation.

Requirements

• Two to six years of litigation experience.
• Experience in a mid to large law firm preferred.
• Proficiency in drafting pleadings and briefs, conducting research, and managing discovery.
• Interest in technology, Internet law, defamation, crypto, privacy, and intellectual property.
• In-house litigation management experience for a technology company is a plus.
• Good standing with the CA Bar.

Education

• Solid academic performance in law school.

Certifications

• Membership in the California Bar.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, writing, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and initiative to take ownership of work.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary accident, life, disability, critical illness, and cancer insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs in certain markets.

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