Intellectual Property Associate - Electrical Engineering

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly skilled Intellectual Property Associate with a focus on Electrical Engineering to join their Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of experience in intellectual property matters, including patent and trade secret cases.

Duties

• Engage in intellectual property litigation, focusing on patent and trade secret cases.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft persuasive legal documents.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys to develop case strategies.
• Represent clients in various legal proceedings and negotiations.

Requirements

• Two to four years of experience in intellectual property law.
• Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Strong academic credentials and a proactive work ethic.
• Membership in the State Bar of the office location.

Education

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of the office location.

Skills

• Superior writing and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Entrepreneurial drive and initiative.

Benefits

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

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firm's intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firm's intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.