Mid-Level IP Litigation (Life Sciences) Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Mid-Level IP Litigation (Life Sciences) Associate Attorney for their Palo Alto office. This role requires a dedicated individual with a strong background in intellectual property matters, particularly in patent and/or trade secret litigation within the life sciences industry.

Job Overview:

The Mid-Level IP Litigation (Life Sciences) Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling a diverse range of intellectual property litigation matters, with a focus on cases within the life sciences sector. This role involves providing legal counsel and representation to clients, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and participating in all aspects of the litigation process.

Duties:

• Representing clients in intellectual property litigation matters, including patent and/or trade secret disputes within the life sciences industry.
• Conducting legal research and analysis to support case strategies and arguments.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Participating in all stages of the litigation process, including discovery, depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Collaborating with other attorneys, experts, and clients to develop and execute case strategies.
• Providing legal counsel and advice to clients on ongoing intellectual property matters and potential litigation risks.
• Managing client relationships and communication throughout the litigation process.

Requirements:

• Admission to a State Bar is required.
• Strong academic credentials in law and undergraduate coursework.
• Undergraduate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Materials Science, Genetics, or Biochemistry is preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience with intellectual property matters, including patent and/or trade secret litigation.
• Excellent leadership skills and a strong work ethic.
• Outstanding research and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Sound legal and business knowledge in working on a broad spectrum of cases and counseling clients with respect to ongoing matters.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to a State Bar.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in legal work.
• Client management and relationship-building skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Discretionary bonus.
• Health/welfare benefits, including parental, adoption, and fertility benefits.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid holidays.

This vigorous, multi-national juggernaut splits its business into several practice areas, including corporate finance, labor and employment, environmental, technology licensing, litigation, patent and intellectual property, tax, and real estate. The firm boasts particularly strong intellectual property and intellectual property litigation practices. The firm?s clients include private and public companies in a number of diverse fields, such as computer hardware and software, telecommunications, biotechnology, investment banking, and transportation. Despite its size and impressive stature within the legal community, insiders claim the firm maintains a ?small firm? culture ? associates are neither competitive nor pretentious and the firm itself is notoriously not hierarchical. Although the firm will never initiate salary hikes, compensation is competitive, and billable hour pressure is manageable.