Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate to join its Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in intellectual property litigation, with a focus on patent, trademark, and trade secrets cases. A background in a technological or scientific field is preferred.

Duties

• Conduct early case assessments and investigations, including analysis of accused products and prior art.
• Draft invalidity and infringement claim charts and assist with contentions.
• Prepare pleadings and motions, and handle related meet-and-confers.
• Manage complex discovery and negotiations, including e-discovery tools and vendors.
• Prepare claim construction briefs and hearing materials.
• Collaborate with experts on reports and testimony.
• Prepare deposition outlines and exhibits.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in intellectual property litigation.
• Strong academic record.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, and writing skills.

Education

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in a technological or scientific field preferred.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.
• Experience with e-discovery tools and managing complex discovery processes.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life and disability insurance.

Providing national level legal services, this firm has over 120 years of experience in insurance regulation, tax-exempt, healthcare, direct sales industry, energy, financial institutions and research institutions. It has offices in Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Tampa, Phoenix, Naples, Tucson and Washington DC and has over 450 expert lawyers. It is one of the 200 largest firms in the United States. Over the years, the firm has built a reputation of bringing the right legal resources to each case.