Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City is actively seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney with 1-6 years of experience in patent litigation. The ideal candidate should have a technical degree (e.g., chemistry, biology, engineering, or pharmaceutics), or significant experience handling substantive patent issues with the ability to learn underlying pharmaceutical and/or biologic-related subject matter. The role requires admission to a State Bar (New York preferred), superior written and oral communication skills, the ability to work comfortably in a team atmosphere, and excellent academic credentials.

Duties:

• Handle substantive patent issues related to various technical disciplines.
• Learn and navigate pharmaceutical and/or biologic-related subject matter.
• Represent clients in intellectual property litigation matters.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and motions for patent litigation cases.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on patent laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with clients and legal teams to develop effective litigation strategies.

Requirements:

• 1-6 years of experience in patent litigation.
• Technical degree (chemistry, biology, engineering, or pharmaceutics) strongly preferred.
• Significant experience handling substantive patent issues is a plus.
• Admission to a State Bar, with preference for New York.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to a State Bar, preferably in New York.

Skills:

• Substantive knowledge of patent litigation.
• Legal research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Comfortable handling complex intellectual property matters.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to legal responsibilities.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.