Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of patent litigation experience

A law firm in Irvine, CA, is currently seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of patent litigation experience at an AmLaw 100 firm. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in handling patent litigation matters and will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents related to patent litigation cases
• Assist senior attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions
• Manage case files, including organizing documents and maintaining case calendars
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members
• Analyze patents and technical documents to provide strategic advice to clients
• Participate in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes
• Stay updated on changes in patent law and relevant legal precedents
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervising attorneys

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of patent litigation experience at an AmLaw 100 firm
• Admission to the California State Bar or willingness to become admitted
• Strong academic credentials from a reputable law school
• Demonstrated proficiency in legal research and writing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented approach and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the California State Bar (or willingness to become admitted)

Skills:

• Proficiency in patent law and litigation procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in legal research databases and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Contributions to health and dental plans
• Subsidized gym membership
• Disability coverage

For eight decades, this full-service business law firm has been representing financial institutions, corporations, and business entities regionally, nationally, and internationally. Valuing each client relationship, the firm understands that client's success is the firm's success. The firm uses cutting-edge technology to deliver the best service and results in a timely manner for clients. The lawyers are accessible, resourceful, skillful, and adapt easily to change. They are also active members of the communities in which they live and work and sit on the boards of prominent organizations, and teach and lecture frequently. The firm's diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater array of creative talent and alternative thinking, benefiting all. The firm provides a platform for all to pursue success and to take pride in providing the highest quality of legal services for clients. The firm hires talented professionals who share a collaborative spirit and innovative approach to practicing law. The firm is consistently ranked among the leading law firms by Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers, The Daily Journal, and the Los Angeles Business Journal. It is also ranked among the leading firms nationally by American Legal Media and the National Law Journal.