Junior to Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of patent litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical engineering, computer science, and/or life sciences and possess strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Duties:

• Manage all aspects of patent litigation, including written discovery, brief writing, deposition taking, and preparation.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex patent law issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents related to patent litigation matters.
• Work closely with partners and senior associates on trial preparation and strategy.
• Provide legal counsel to clients on patent infringement and validity issues.
• Assist with business development efforts to expand the firm's patent litigation practice.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• 2-5 years of patent litigation experience.
• Background in electrical engineering, computer science, and/or life sciences.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Prior experience at a regional or national law firm is preferred.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Benefits offered:

• Discretionary bonus.
• Health insurance with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Dental insurance and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary programs include accident insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary long-term care insurance, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance.

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