Mid-Level Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

Job overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate for its Intellectual Property Litigation team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic group handling complex patent, trade secrets, and commercial disputes in the technology sector.

Duties

• Manage and support litigation cases involving intellectual property disputes.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant case law and statutes.
• Collaborate with team members to develop case strategies.
• Participate in client meetings and provide legal advice.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in intellectual property litigation.
• Specific experience with patent and trade secrets disputes.
• Experience with inter partes review petitions is highly desirable.
• Outstanding academic credentials and comparable law firm experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Education

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science strongly preferred.

Certifications

• Admission to practice before the USPTO preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

This international firm covers the full range of corporate law practices, and specializes in niche fields such as transportation, food, and carbon markets; its four offices in the state give the firm a strong presence in California. Attorneys in this firm take an entrepreneurial approach to minimizing risks and maximizing outcomes for leading corporations and investors, and are equally comfortable in the courtroom or the conference room.