Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm specializing in intellectual property litigation seeks a highly qualified Litigation Associate Attorney with 4-7 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office is preferred, and additional admission to the bar in MI, MO, VA, and/or TX is considered ideal. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in handling complex litigation matters.

Duties:

• Represent clients in intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, and copyright disputes.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation strategies.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Participate in discovery processes, including document review, depositions, and interrogatories.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies and provide legal advice to clients.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.

Requirements:

• 4-7 years of experience as a Litigation Associate Attorney.
• Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (preferred).
• Additional admission to the bar in MI, MO, VA, and/or TX (ideal).
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property law and litigation procedures.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (preferred).

Skills:

• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents, pleadings, and briefs.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork.
• Courtroom experience and familiarity with litigation procedures.

Job Location: Troy, MI

This is an intellectual property powerhouse law firm. It provides legal services in all areas of IP, which includes patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Its clients range from high-tech startups to established technology companies, and from individual inventors to large public companies. Almost all of the firms lawyers are registered to practice before the patent bar, and some have advanced degrees in technical areas of science. The firm reportedly is a nice place to work, where lawyers enjoy the work and each others company. The workload at the firm is constant and busy, compensation is competitive and the quality of the assignments associates receive is interesting and high-end.