Job Overview:

A law firm in Palo Alto, CA, seeks a highly skilled and experienced Patent Litigation Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play an integral role in patent litigation teams, offering legal expertise to various clients, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar corporations. The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing work-life balance and professional development.

Job Details:

• Experience: 4-6 years of patent litigation experience.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or above in chemistry, biology, or other life sciences is required.
• Location: Palo Alto, CA.

Duties:

• Be an integrated member of patent litigation teams, collaborating with attorneys.
• Provide legal counsel to companies at various stages of development.
• Handle patent litigation cases in federal court.
• Preferably possess experience in Hatch-Waxman/ANDA litigation.

Requirements:

• Hard-working and team-oriented associate.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Excellent verbal, written, research, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Hatch-Waxman/ANDA litigation.
• Previous experience litigating in federal court.

Benefits Offered:

The firm values the well-being and professional growth of its employees and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Work-from-home setup allowance.
• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
• Healthcare coverage for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children up to age 26.
• Family-building benefits include IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave.
• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine.
• Career coaching for working parents.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.
• Tutoring and college coach for older children.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Voluntary long-term care insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.
• Relocation assistance.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.