Intellectual Property Associate - Technical/Engineering Focus

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly skilled Intellectual Property Associate with a technical or engineering focus to join their team in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of experience in intellectual property matters, including patent and trade secret cases. This role requires strong research, writing, and advocacy skills, along with the ability to work independently.

Duties

• Handle intellectual property litigation, focusing on patent and trade secret cases.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft persuasive legal documents.
• Collaborate with team members to develop case strategies.
• Engage in client communications and manage client expectations.

Requirements

• Two to four years of experience in intellectual property law.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Membership in the State Bar of New York or eligibility to obtain it.

Education

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent preferred.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of New York or ability to obtain admission.

Skills

• Strong advocacy and independent working abilities.
• Excellent academic credentials and entrepreneurial drive.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mental well-being support and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• 401K program and flexible spending accounts.
• Generous parental leave and paid holidays.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.