Intellectual Property Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Associate in Seattle, WA. The successful candidate will join a dynamic Intellectual Property Litigation practice, bringing expertise from a judicial clerkship and prior law firm experience. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth and rewarding practice.

Duties

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

Requirements

• Current or recent experience as a judicial clerk, preferably for 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.

This international law firm was founded over 50 years ago to handle cases involving arbitration, commercial litigation, and investigations. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate, capital markets, antitrust and competition, energy, tax, supreme court and appellate, and many more. Their offices are located all across the world, with their headquarters in San Francisco, CA.