Associate - Intellectual Property Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a skilled associate with a minimum of three years of patent litigation experience to join its expanding practice in Menlo Park, CA. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and a passion for intellectual property law.

Duties

• Represent clients in complex intellectual property litigation cases.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced litigators to develop case strategies.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Participate in all phases of litigation, including discovery and trial preparation.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of patent litigation experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Education

• Undergraduate and/or advanced degree in engineering, computer science, chemistry, biology, physics, or a similar field.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and care.
• Financial planning and retirement savings options.

This very prestigious Los Angeles firm has offices throughout the U.S. and the world. Their mega-power clients include top national and international corporations. The firm has a unique culture and produces very self-confident, easy-going, polished attorneys. This firm has a lot of power in Los Angeles and embraces attorneys from a variety of backgrounds in a very encouraging way. Additionally, the compensation at this firm is truly first-rate. New attorneys are encouraged to partake in the mentoring program and training opportunities. The firm has a very good management structure which appears to make partnership and advancement decisions for its associates in a very even-handed and fair manner.