Associate - Patent Litigation/Intellectual Property

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with 3-5 years of patent litigation experience to join their team in Indianapolis, Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, or Cincinnati. The candidate will work with a group of over 20 professionals in patent litigation.

Duties

• Draft pleadings and manage discovery processes.
• Take and defend depositions effectively.
• Write dispositive motions and prepare for trials.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of patent litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience with PTAB proceedings preferred.
• Experience in trade secret and trademark litigation is a plus.

Education

• Background in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, life sciences, or related field preferred.

Certifications

• USPTO admission preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex litigation processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• Bonus opportunities.

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.