Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A prestigious law firm in Boston is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its intellectual property litigation team. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-stakes cases involving trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, patents, and inventorship disputes. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or life sciences and a strong foundation in IP litigation. The role involves advocacy before U.S. courts, arbitration panels, the International Trade Commission, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Location

• Boston, Massachusetts

Duties

• Represent clients in trademark, copyright, patent, inventorship, and trade secret disputes

• Advocate in proceedings before U.S. courts, arbitration forums, the International Trade Commission, and the USPTO

• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and technical experts to develop litigation strategies

• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents

• Manage case files and assist with trial preparation

• Engage in client communication and support business development efforts

Requirements

• 2–4 years of intellectual property litigation experience

• Eligibility to work in the United States (U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required due to export control regulations)

• Ability to manage complex legal and technical matters

• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills

• Willingness to work in a hybrid office setting

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering or life sciences

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar (or ability to become admitted)

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities

• Excellent oral advocacy and presentation skills

• Familiarity with federal court procedures and IP litigation strategy

• Analytical thinking with attention to detail

• Effective communicator with clients, colleagues, and experts

This Massachusetts-based law firm specializes in various aspects of intellectual property law. Some of its main areas of expertise are patents, trademark-copyright, litigation, and transactions-strategic counseling. The firm handles matters related to a wide range of technology industries, including biotechnology-pharmaceutical, electronics-computer technologies, and medical devices. A sizable number of highly proficient attorneys as well as a skillful support team are employed at this law practice.