Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City is seeking a Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney with a focus on handling and managing Hatch-Waxman or biotherapeutics cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in District Court litigation and experience before the PTAB. The position requires the ability to independently handle cases, mentor junior associates, and collaborate effectively within a team. A technical life science degree is preferred, and candidates must be licensed or eligible to practice law in New York.

Duties:

• Handle and manage Hatch-Waxman or biotherapeutics cases in District Court and before the PTAB.
• Conduct legal research, write legal documents, and analyze complex issues.
• Mentor and manage more junior associates on case-related tasks.
• Work independently on assigned cases, demonstrating creativity in legal strategy.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team on larger litigation matters.
• Ensure strong management and organizational skills are applied to caseload.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of prior work experience in patent litigation.
• Experience handling and preferably managing Hatch-Waxman or biotherapeutics cases.
• Strong research, writing, and analytic skills.
• Ability to manage and mentor more junior associates.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and creatively.
• Excellent academic credentials and references.
• Technical life science undergraduate and/or graduate degree preferred.
• Current license to practice law in New York or eligibility to become licensed.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Litigation management.
• Analytical thinking.
• Mentorship and leadership.
• Team collaboration.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

This firm is a white shoe in DC, but does not hold quite the prestige in New York. Nonetheless, associate life here is very much the best of both worlds, as associates work in this modern space age office with no minimum billable hour requirements. Does that mean associates aren't working hard? Of course not. But the emphasis here is training, training, and trainingnot numbers crunching. With a fairly predictable but somewhat political partnership track, associates feel that they have a solid place in the organization.