Mid-Level IP Litigation Life Sciences Associate Attorney

A law firm in Chicago is seeking a Mid-Level IP Litigation Life Sciences Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in biotechnology practice, with a strong background in Hatch-Waxman, biosimilar, or competitor pharmaceutical cases. This role requires excellent research, writing, and analytic skills, along with the ability to manage and mentor junior associates and work effectively as part of a team.

Duties:

• Manage and participate in complex IP litigation matters related to life sciences, including Hatch-Waxman and biosimilar cases.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis to support litigation strategies and case preparation.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Provide strategic counsel and legal advice to clients on life sciences IP issues.
• Mentor and supervise junior associates, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and practice groups to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Represent clients in district court and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
• Develop and implement litigation strategies tailored to client needs and case specifics.

Requirements:

• At least three years of prior work experience in biotechnology IP litigation, with a preference for experience in Hatch-Waxman, biosimilar, or competitor pharmaceutical cases.
• Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school.
• Degree in a life sciences technology area such as biochemistry, biology, chemistry, biomedical science, chemical engineering, molecular biology, pharmacy, or a related field.
• Licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in the jurisdiction(s) where applying.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor junior associates effectively.
• Excellent organizational, research, writing, and analytic skills.
• Ability to work independently and creatively while also collaborating successfully as part of a team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Degree in a relevant life sciences technology area.

Certifications:

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction(s), or eligibility to become licensed.

Skills:

• Extensive experience in IP litigation related to life sciences, including Hatch-Waxman and biosimilar cases.
• Strong research and writing skills with the ability to draft and review complex legal documents.
• Excellent organizational and management skills, with a demonstrated ability to mentor junior associates.
• Ability to develop and implement effective litigation strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex legal issues.

One of the nations oldest, largest and hottest Chicago law firms, with offices in several of the major cities in the U.S. as well as the world. It has one of the best litigation practice groups in the country. The firm is a full service firm, meaning that it has respectable intellectual property, employee benefits, energy, corporate, securities, finance and other practice groups. It has grown tremendously through mergers with other firms, and lateral hires. The firm hires from the best regional law schools, as well as the well know national schools. It is not a law school snob at all, but requires superior grades. Client contact is early, and associates are given as much responsibility as they can handle. But client service is paramount and associates are expected to produce top quality work. Just because you are well compensated, you are not necessarily required to work on weekends, but most lawyers bill well over 2000 hours per year. The work is demanding, but you can feel assured that you are in one of the post prestigious litigation law firms in the country.