Supreme Court and Appellate Associate - Patent Appeals and IP

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Supreme Court and Appellate Associate specializing in patent appeals and intellectual property in Wheeling, WV. The ideal candidate will engage with complex technical subject matter across high-tech and life-sciences industries, working on high-profile cases in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Focus on Federal Circuit patent appeals and IP cases in high-tech and life-sciences sectors.
• Draft appellate briefs, petitions for certiorari, and amicus briefs.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis on patent-law and IP issues.
• Develop appellate strategy and identify key legal arguments.
• Collaborate with trial teams to preserve appellate issues.
• Prepare for and participate in moot courts and oral argument preparation.
• Advise clients on appellate procedure and strategic considerations.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to at least one state bar; Federal Circuit admission preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in appellate litigation, focusing on patent and IP appeals.
• Prior clerkship experience, especially with the Federal Circuit or a district court with a significant patent docket.
• Experience drafting appellate briefs and substantive motions in patent or IP matters.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively.
• Experience with life-sciences patent matters is ideal but not required.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to at least one state bar; Federal Circuit admission preferred.

Skills

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to distill complex technical and legal issues into clear arguments.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

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 global law firm has 25 offices that focus on the technology, financial and energy sectors, but also practice in corporate and litigation. This is their Wheeling, West Virginia office.