Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

Job Overview: A well-established law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of intellectual property litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting claim construction briefs, invalidity, and non-infringement contentions, taking and defending depositions, as well as drafting dispositive and pretrial motions. The candidate will also have the opportunity to argue motions in federal court. Experience with trademark, trade secret, and copyright cases is highly preferred. The role involves assisting in all aspects of intellectual property litigation, providing support to senior attorneys, and participating in legal research, depositions, hearings, and trials.

Location:

• Providence, RI

Duties:

• Draft claim construction briefs and invalidity/non-infringement contentions
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft dispositive and pretrial motions
• Argue motions in federal court
• Assist in all aspects of intellectual property litigation
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and trials
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents
• Provide support to senior attorneys

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of intellectual property litigation experience
• Experience with trademark, trade secret, and copyright cases is preferred
• Admission to relevant jurisdiction required
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar of the relevant jurisdiction(s)

Skills:

• Expertise in intellectual property litigation
• Proficient in drafting legal documents, including motions and briefs
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Benefits:

• Collaborative and sophisticated work environment
• Opportunity for professional development and career growth

Known for their ability to provide the highest-level advocacy services, the attorneys at this law firm provide a personalized, creative, and streamlined approach. Attorneys here specialize in construction, corporate and business, employee benefits, environmental, health, intellectual property, immigration, labor and employment, litigation, personal financial planning, real estate, securities, and sports law. Clients of this full-service firm include individuals, financial institutions, real estate developers and construction companies, hospitals, state and local agencies, privately owned businesses and partnerships, publicly held corporations, and emerging businesses.