Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Denver, CO, is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of patent litigation experience in a private law firm. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a wide range of patent litigation tasks, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation. The role involves engaging with clients and managing complex litigation matters. A technical background, USPTO bar admittance, and Federal District Court or Circuit Court clerkship experience are preferred.

Duties:

• Compile, organize, and analyze discovery materials in document-intensive cases involving complex business disputes.
• Engage in discussions with opposing counsel and third parties over discovery disputes.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, Federal Circuit and Markman briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including interviews and gathering electronically stored information (ESI), preferably with experience in document review platforms such as Relativity.
• Prepare for depositions of fact and expert witnesses to be taken by the litigation team.
• Argue hearings and provide support to senior litigators in court proceedings.
• Interact directly with clients, providing strategic litigation and risk management advice.
• Prepare for and attend trials with the trial team assigned to the matter.
• Draft correspondence, motions, and other written documents.
• Demonstrate dedication to litigation and/or trial practice.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3-6 years of patent litigation experience in a private law firm.
• Preferred: Federal clerkship experience with a United States District Court or Circuit Court.
• Experience using ESI protocols and tools.
• Experience supporting or taking depositions.
• Experience leading the composition of dispositive motions.
• Preferred: Law Review/Law Journal or Moot Court experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• A commitment to litigation and trial work.
• Preferred: A technical background and USPTO bar admittance.
• Experience with complex litigation involving intellectual property, securities, contracts, anticompetitive conduct, and other complex commercial disputes.
• Specific experience in drafting discovery and dispositive motions, managing eDiscovery using a variety of tools, and supporting lead counsel through depositions and/or trials.
• Superb communication and writing skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• USPTO bar admittance (preferred).

Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent litigation and legal principles.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and interpreting legal documents.
• Exceptional negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with eDiscovery tools and protocols.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Dedication to litigation and trial practice.
• Technical background and federal clerkship experience are advantageous.

Protecting clients for over six decades, this firm has grown to one of the region's largest intellectual property firms. The practice areas include patent counseling, trademark and copyright counseling, litigation and post-grant proceedings, and related IP counseling. The attorneys, patent agents, and paralegals come from top schools, corporations, and law firms and bring deep technical capabilities. The firm is built on teamwork, creativity, collaboration, and exceptional client service.