Intellectual Property Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Associate to join its team in Santa Monica, CA. The successful candidate will be a judicial clerk with a minimum of one year of experience, preferably in a federal court, and will have two to six years of prior law firm experience in intellectual property and/or patent litigation.

Duties

• Engage in intellectual property litigation and patent disputes.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft persuasive legal documents.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys to develop case strategies.
• Represent clients in court and other legal proceedings.

Requirements

• Current experience as a judicial clerk for at least one year.
• Two to six years of prior law firm experience.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Membership to the State Bar of the office location is required.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of the office location.

Skills

• Strong advocacy and independent work abilities.
• Entrepreneurial drive and initiative.
• Commitment to collegiality and diversity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program.

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.