Mid-Level Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

Job overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join its Intellectual Property Litigation team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling complex patent and trade secrets disputes.

Duties

• Represent clients in patent and trade secrets litigation.
• Draft and review legal documents related to intellectual property disputes.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case strategies.
• Collaborate with team members to develop innovative legal solutions.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in intellectual property litigation.
• 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 and writing.

One of the nation's leading law firms, it has a team of 650 attorneys that serves clients in the area of corporate, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, private equity, products liability, mass torts, real estate, REITs, and real estate capital markets. A hard-driving, entrepreneurial, and dynamic group, it seeks to hire individuals who possess the intellect, personality, imagination, and motivation to accept responsibility for the legal affairs of the firm's clients, and treat them as their own. The cornerstones of this firm are world-class training and professional development, its commitment to diversity, a robust pro bono initiative, and contacts. An Equal Opportunity Employer, its hiring policy has been, and will continue to be, nondiscriminatory.