Intellectual Property Litigation (Patent) Associate Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation (Patent) Associate Attorney with experience in patent litigation. The ideal candidate will possess an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, materials science, physics, or an equivalent degree. An advanced degree or industry experience is a plus. Membership in the Patent Bar is preferred.

Duties:

• Handle patent litigation matters from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to patent law.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Assist with discovery, including document review and preparation of discovery requests and responses.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and development.

Requirements:

• Experience in patent litigation.
• Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, materials science, physics, or equivalent.
• Advanced degree or industry experience is a plus.
• Membership in the Patent Bar is preferred.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar.

Skills:

• Knowledge of patent law and litigation procedures.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to analyze complex technical and legal issues.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

This is one of the area's oldest and most respected firms, and it is big. This firm also has a lot of really important cases and work. If you read the papers, sooner or later you will come across a major deal or two that involve these heavy hitters who, incidentally, also make terrific money. The culture of this firm, in our opinion, is friendly and conservative. What this firm does very well is give junior associates a tremendous amount of responsibility. Responsibility it good. In all respects, attorneys who come out of this firm are very competent and sought out practitioners. This firm is also very even handed in its compensation of associates. This firm is in a great section of downtown Los Angeles, and we like the art there (we are told it is very expensive). Substantively, this is a really super firm, and there is a not a lot of billable hour pressure. Associates here are encouraged to do good work, and that appears to be the standard that is applied in their reviews.