Mid-Level Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Chicago, IL, seeks a Mid-Level Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience.

Job Overview:

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the firm's intellectual property litigation practice, contributing to cases from pre-filing investigations through appeals. The position involves managing various aspects of IP litigation, including pre-suit due diligence investigations, complex discovery, discovery negotiations, motions and hearings, depositions, and drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs.

Job Details:

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in intellectual property litigation.

• Education: An undergraduate degree or an advanced degree in a technological or scientific field is preferred.

• Responsibilities:

  • Grow litigation skills in all stages of IP litigation.
  • Conduct pre-suit due diligence investigations.
  • Manage complex discovery, including negotiations.
  • Handle motions and hearings effectively.
  • Take and defend depositions.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, pre- and post-trial briefings, and appellate briefs.

• Requirements:

  • Very strong academic record.
  • Outstanding organizational, communication, and writing skills.

• Location: Chicago, IL.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic legal team and contribute to the firm's reputation for excellence in intellectual property litigation. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth and advancement within the firm.

This branch office of a mid-west firm is going places. Firm wide, this firm is considered a large firm. This office operates like a small law firm, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. This is a busy office that represents a lot of the mid-west powerhouse companies in business transactions, intellectual property and litigation, such as commercial, securities, product liability, insurance coverage, and intellectual property matters. The firms lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. Associates who stay 7-8 years make partner. People really do get along with one another. This firm is always looking to find awesome, talented attorneys. Find your niche in business, real property, litigation, and intellectual property law within a relaxed yet highly professional atmosphere.