Intellectual Property Litigation Mid-Level Associate

Job overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate for its Intellectual Property Litigation team in New York. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling complex patent and trade secrets disputes.

Duties

• Manage and litigate intellectual property cases, including patent and trade secrets disputes.
• Draft and review legal documents, including inter partes review petitions.
• Collaborate with clients and team members to develop case strategies.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support case development.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in intellectual property litigation.
• A degree in an Engineering discipline, Physics or Computer Science is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience with patent and trade secrets disputes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice before the USPTO preferred.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

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.