Intellectual Property Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Associate in Wheeling, WV. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team focused on intellectual property litigation, leveraging their judicial clerkship experience to contribute to high-stakes cases.

Duties

• Engage in intellectual property and patent litigation.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft persuasive legal documents.
• Collaborate with a team to develop case strategies.
• Advocate effectively in court and other legal settings.

Requirements

• Current experience as a judicial clerk for at least one year, preferably in a federal court.
• Two to six years of prior law firm experience in intellectual property litigation.
• Membership to the State Bar of the office location is required.

Education

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent preferred.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of the office location.

Skills

• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong advocacy and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High motivation and strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This global law firm has 25 offices that focus on the technology, financial and energy sectors, but also practice in corporate and litigation. This is their Wheeling, West Virginia office.