Intellectual Property Patent Litigation Life Sciences Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Patent Litigation Life Sciences Associate Attorney to join their team in any US office, including New York. The ideal candidate will have 2-7 years of experience in life sciences patent litigation, with a strong academic background and excellent writing and communication skills.

Duties

• Engage in all phases of fact and expert discovery.
• Draft briefs and legal documents.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• 2-7 years of experience in life sciences patent litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Background in life sciences or related technical field preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.

Skills

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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.

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.