Junior To Mid-Level Product Design And User Interface Patent Associate Attorney

Job Overview
A law firm is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Junior To Mid-Level Product Design And User Interface Patent Associate Attorney to join its team in Wilmington, DE. The ideal candidate will have significant litigation experience, a deep understanding of privacy laws, and a strong foundation in legal research and writing. The role requires immediate client interaction and involvement in sophisticated matters, making this a critical position for someone who can offer practical legal advice while managing complex cases from work-up through trial preparation. The candidate will benefit from a dynamic work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of case work-up, including pretrial preparation, trial strategies, and case management.
• Handle litigation matters involving privacy and data security, including drafting briefs, complaints, pretrial motions, memoranda, and discovery requests.
• Provide practical and timely legal advice to clients on data privacy incidents, privacy laws, and related compliance matters.
• Collaborate with clients to develop and implement data breach response strategies and ensure compliance with applicable data privacy regulations.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis related to federal, state, and international privacy laws, and apply findings to client issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate tech transaction agreements, including those related to data security and privacy.
• Stay current with changes in data privacy regulations and industry standards to provide informed legal advice.
• Engage in direct client communication, offering legal strategies and solutions for complex data privacy and tech transaction issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to manage sophisticated privacy litigation matters.
• Assist in the development of internal processes for handling incident response and breach notification obligations.

Requirements

• Significant litigation experience, ideally in privacy litigation or related fields.
• Proven experience managing all elements of case work-up, including pretrial motions and trial preparation.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with experience drafting briefs, complaints, and discovery requests.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and international privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Ability to provide practical and actionable advice to clients on data privacy, security, and incident response matters.
• Excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school.
• Demonstrated superior communication, writing, and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience working in a law firm or a similar professional legal environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic record preferred.

Certifications

• Active Bar membership in good standing (Delaware Bar preferred or eligibility to waive into the Delaware Bar).

Skills

• Strong litigation skills, particularly in privacy and tech transaction matters.
• Proficient in legal research, analysis, and writing.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple cases and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to stay updated with evolving data privacy laws and regulations.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work as part of a team.

Location

• Wilmington, DE

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance (including vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off

Ranked as one of the Best Client Relationships firm and as one of the top Best Known Firms in the nation, the attorneys in this firm are invested in understanding their clients? businesses from all angels, including the risks, challenges, and issues affecting their industries. This AmLaw 100 firm values diversity and inclusion. Attorneys strive to build true partnerships with the firm?s clients. The firm invests in its associates by providing opportunities for professional development based on each person?s desired career path. The goal is to give each individual the opportunity to achieve their best and take pride in their performance and quality of work. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.