Patent Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Patent Litigation Associate in New York, NY. This role involves representing clients in complex patent litigation and related disputes across federal and state courts. The position offers significant responsibility, client interaction, and collaboration opportunities with attorneys across various practice areas. The role is hybrid for candidates based in the New York City area and fully remote for those outside the greater NYC area.

Duties

• Represent clients in patent infringement and related IP disputes in federal court proceedings.
• Assist with all phases of patent litigation, including pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal and technical research related to patent validity and infringement.
• Draft and review litigation filings, including complaints, motions, and briefs.
• Coordinate with experts on technical issues and expert reports.
• Support preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Assist with PTAB proceedings and related USPTO matters.
• Support commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes and business torts.
• Manage assigned litigation tasks efficiently across multiple active matters.
• Interface directly with clients on litigation status and strategy.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on multidisciplinary matters.
• Ensure compliance with ethical rules and confidentiality requirements.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the New York State Bar.
• USPTO Patent Bar admission preferred.
• 3-7 years of litigation experience, with exposure to patent and/or IP litigation.
• Background in science or engineering is a plus.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters and multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro, and legal research platforms.

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active member of the New York State Bar.
• USPTO Patent Bar admission preferred.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage tasks independently.
• Adaptability in fast-moving litigation environments.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement for New York City-based candidates.
• Fully remote opportunity for candidates outside the greater NYC area.