Intellectual Property Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Associate in Washington, DC. The firm is looking for judicial clerks with a minimum of one year of experience, preferably in a federal court, to join their Intellectual Property Litigation practice. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on intellectual property and patent litigation.

Duties

• Engage in intellectual property and patent litigation.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft legal documents.
• Collaborate with a team of legal professionals.
• Advocate effectively in court 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.

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

• Strong advocacy and independent work abilities.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Entrepreneurial drive and initiative.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program 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 firm's intellectual property practice is both rapidly expanding and exceptionally solid; the firm's 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.