IP Litigation Associate (Life Sciences/ANDA)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an IP Litigation Associate with a focus on Life Sciences/ANDA for their Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have experience in patent litigation and be comfortable engaging in court proceedings and client interactions.

Duties

• Participate in underlying case analyses and conduct factual and legal research.
• Draft pleadings and participate in discovery on infringement, validity, and damages issues.
• Conduct depositions and engage in expert discovery.
• Research and draft dispositive and discovery motions and claim construction briefing.
• Participate in pre-trial and trial activities.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of significant patent litigation experience in U.S. District Courts and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
• Experience with ANDA and/or other life sciences patent litigation.
• Comfortable speaking directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Willingness to actively participate in strategic case development.

Education

• Undergraduate or master's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or other life sciences discipline.
• High level of academic achievement from a law school institution.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Excellent writing skills.
• Creative thinking and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits.
• Firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, and short-term medical benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time per year, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.

Creative lawyering in a laid back environment is big draw for associates at this Amlaw firm. This California-based firm is highly regarded as one of the most innovative firms in the market. The firm is best known for its technology work and life sciences clients, and is generally recognized as the top legal provider for emerging companies. The California culture of the firm fosters a collaborative and social workplace, while the sophisticated training and meaningful attorney mentorship help develop associates into world class lawyers.