Intellectual Property Associate - Technical/Engineering Focus

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly skilled Intellectual Property Associate with a technical or engineering focus to join their team in Menlo Park, CA. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of experience in intellectual property matters, including patent and trade secret cases. This role requires strong research, writing, and advocacy skills, along with the ability to work independently.

Duties

• Handle intellectual property litigation cases, focusing on patents and trade secrets.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft persuasive legal documents.
• Collaborate with team members to develop case strategies.
• Engage in client communications and provide legal advice.

Requirements

• Two to four years of experience in intellectual property law.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Membership in the State Bar of California or eligibility to practice in California.

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 California required.

Skills

• Strong advocacy and independent working abilities.
• Excellent academic credentials and entrepreneurial drive.

Benefits

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

This Silicon Valley firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: intellectual property, corporate, and labor & employment. The firms intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firms intellectual property attorneys have extensive experience in state, federal, and international litigation, as well as licensing, litigation avoidance and other matters across the complete spectrum of intellectual property issues. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a sizable bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable-hour levels above 1,950.