Intellectual Property Associate - Technical/Engineering Focus

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly skilled Intellectual Property Associate with a technical or engineering focus to join their Seattle, WA office. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of experience in intellectual property matters, including patent and trade secret cases. This role requires strong research, writing, and advocacy skills, along with the ability to work independently.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents related to intellectual property cases.
• Collaborate with team members on complex litigation matters.
• Advise clients on intellectual property strategies and compliance.
• Represent clients in court and administrative proceedings.

Requirements

• Two to four years of experience in intellectual property law.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong communication skills.
• Membership in the State Bar of the office location.

Education

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent preferred.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of the office location.

Skills

• Strong research and writing abilities.
• Independent work capability and strong advocacy skills.
• Entrepreneurial drive and initiative.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mental well-being support and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and long-term care insurance.
• Flexible Time Off program and generous parental leave.
• Paid holidays.

This international law firm was founded over 50 years ago to handle cases involving arbitration, commercial litigation, and investigations. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate, capital markets, antitrust and competition, energy, tax, supreme court and appellate, and many more. Their offices are located all across the world, with their headquarters in San Francisco, CA.