Associate Attorney (Intellectual Property)

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Intellectual Property in Cerritos, CA. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in IP litigation matters, supporting a variety of cases including patent, copyright, and trademark litigation.

• Duties
• Engage in trademark, patent, copyright, and trade secret litigation in federal court.
• Provide general IP-related advice and counsel.
• Conduct document and data reviews; manage e-discovery.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery requests.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Perform law and motion work.
• Attend court hearings and argue substantive motions.
• Participate in arbitration and/or trial proceedings.
• Prepare trademark, copyright, and patent applications; respond to office actions.
• Requirements
• Admitted to practice law in the State of California.
• Experience with the Trademark Office, Patent Office, and ITC is a plus.
• Transactional and licensing experience is a plus.
• General business/commercial and employment litigation experience is a plus.
• Education
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Certifications
• California State Bar admission.
• Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This California firm was founded in 1979 and focuses on employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, general business and business litigation, corporate, taxation, bankruptcy, and immigration. Committed to high-quality legal work, the highly experienced lawyers have won many cases on behalf of clients. The firm has received numerous awards and accolades for professional accomplishments and contributions to communities. The diverse team of attorneys has business and education backgrounds allowing for the combination of practical, useful advice with innovative legal strategies. Believing in diversity, the firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The attorneys actively support education and other non-profit organizations. The firm is committed to collegiality, teamwork, and openness with each other and with clients. The firm also provides numerous in-house training sessions and workshops on current legal matters.