Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate to join its Kansas City, MO office. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in IP disputes on a regional, national, and international scale.

Duties

• Contribute to IP litigation cases and strategies.
• Collaborate with team members to represent clients effectively.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Participate in client meetings and court proceedings.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of patent litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Exceptional analytical and writing abilities.
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plan.
• Retirement plan.
• Parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.

This law firm was started in the early 1850s and has offices in New York, Boston, Denver, Overland Park, Boulder, Springfield, Chicago, Kansas, Los Angeles, St. Louis and Jefferson City. Its practice areas are environmental, wealth strategies, labor and employment, real estate, banking and creditor's rights litigation, energy, toxic and mass tort, intellectual property, tax and employee benefits, healthcare, product liability, medical malpractice and personal injury, government relations and policyholder and insurance coverage.