Post-Grant Proceedings Junior to Mid-Level Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level associate with 2-5 years of experience to join the Post-Grant Proceedings group in New York, New York. The successful candidate will engage in various aspects of post-grant proceedings, contributing to a dynamic legal team.

Duties

• Conduct invalidity analysis of patents and prior art.
• Draft IPR/PGR petitions and legal and technical arguments.
• Collaborate with experts and prepare expert testimony.
• Conduct and defend expert depositions.
• Engage in oral advocacy before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

Requirements

• Patent litigation experience before the PTAB or USPTO.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO is preferred.
• Graduated with a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.

Education

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred.

Certifications

• Admission to practice before the USPTO preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent communication and advocacy abilities.

Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health saving accounts.
• Life insurance and employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with match.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, including sick and vacation time.
• Parental leave and commuter benefits.
• Charitable matching gift program and well-being support.

For nine decades, this firm has been focusing exclusively on intellectual property. The firm has secured intellectual property rights in over 130 countries for clients. To provide the best results, the firm is dedicated to hiring and keeping the best people by investing in them over the long term.