Mid-Senior Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in New York City, NY, is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney. This role involves collaborating closely with clients to address patent-related challenges, adapt to evolving patent laws, and safeguard their intellectual property. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in patent litigation, strong technical expertise, and excellent client service skills.

Duties:

• Collaborate with clients to identify and address patent-related obstacles, helping them stay ahead of changes in patent laws and judicial decisions.
• Develop and implement strategies for navigating around competitors' patents and optimizing the value of clients' intellectual property.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, memoranda, and correspondence for use in state and federal court proceedings, as well as in arbitration and mediation.
• Manage complex discovery processes by drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Engage in negotiations and communications with opposing counsel to advance client interests.
• Prepare for and conduct depositions, including witness preparation and deposition management.
• Prepare for trial, including the creation of exhibit lists, formulation of evidentiary objections, drafting of motions in limine, and witness preparation.
• Draft and file Federal Circuit appeal briefs and support appellate litigation.
• Supervise and train junior associates, providing guidance on case management and professional development.

Requirements:

• 6-8 years of patent litigation experience, including significant experience in drafting and responding to pleadings, preparing infringement and invalidity claim charts, handling Markman and claim construction proceedings, managing patent-specific fact and expert discovery, and conducting inter partes reviews.
• Strong academic credentials, superb judgment, and exceptional communication skills.
• Patent trial experience is a plus.
• USPTO admission and an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or substantial experience in litigating matters in these or similar technical fields are highly desired.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Certifications:

• Admission to the USPTO is highly desired.

Skills:

• Expertise in patent litigation, including managing complex cases and drafting detailed legal documents.
• Proficiency in preparing and responding to discovery requests, conducting depositions, and trial preparation.
• Strong negotiation, client communication, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior associates effectively.
• Familiarity with Federal Circuit appeal processes and appellate litigation.

Benefits Offered:

• Standard benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Eligibility for additional contingent compensation based on performance, geographic location, work experience, education, and qualifications.

This firm has gone through countless mergers to end up where it is today: a national full-service firm. The New York office has the advantage of having both suburban East Coast offices and branches in several major cities, which allows the firm to accommodate a spectrum of needs and clients. In the city, the practice is strongly litigation and intellectual property oriented, with a particularly popular employment section. Associates here have the benefits of a smaller firm attitude with the offices and paychecks of a large firm. Pulling down lots of hours, but not unreasonable amounts, the associates get good responsibility and on the job training.