Intellectual Property Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Associate in New York City, NY. The successful candidate will join a dynamic Intellectual Property Litigation practice, bringing expertise from a judicial clerkship and prior law firm experience.

Duties

• Engage in intellectual property and patent litigation.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft persuasive legal documents.
• Collaborate with a team to develop litigation strategies.
• Advocate effectively in court and other legal settings.

Requirements

• Current experience as a judicial clerk for at least one year, preferably in a federal court.
• Two to six years of prior law firm experience in intellectual property litigation.
• 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 preferred.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of the office location.

Skills

• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong advocacy and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High motivation and strong work ethic.

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 and paid holidays.

Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring.