Mid-Level IP Litigation Associate

Job Overview:

A leading law firm is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Mid-Level IP Litigation Associate to join its Intellectual Property Litigation team in Boston. This firm is recognized as one of the most active IP litigation practices in the nation, handling complex patent, trade secrets, and commercial disputes in the high technology, software, digital media, and semiconductor industries. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth, as the associate will work on groundbreaking cases alongside senior attorneys, contributing to high-profile matters and expanding expertise in cutting-edge IP issues.

Location:

• Boston, MA

Duties:

• Manage and support complex IP litigation matters, with a focus on patent and trade secrets disputes.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Work on inter partes review (IPR) petitions and handle all phases of IPR proceedings.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy, providing legal research and analysis on relevant issues.
• Assist in the preparation for trial, including discovery, depositions, and expert witness coordination.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing timely and strategic advice.
• Manage various aspects of litigation, from pre-litigation strategy to post-trial motions.

Requirements:

• 3–4 years of experience in IP litigation, with a strong focus on patent and trade secrets disputes.
• A degree in an Engineering discipline, Physics or Computer Science is strongly preferred.
• Experience with inter partes review (IPR) petitions is highly desirable.
• Strong ability to manage complex litigation and effectively communicate with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive arguments.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Client-focused, with an ability to understand and address business needs.

Education:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in the relevant state.
• Admission to practice before the USPTO is preferred.

Skills:

• Expertise in patent and trade secrets litigation.
• Proficiency in handling IPR petitions and PTAB proceedings.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analysis skills.
• Familiarity with high-tech industries such as software, digital media, and semiconductors.
• Ability to manage litigation projects and develop strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective client interaction.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with 401(k) matching.
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays).
• Parental leave and other family-friendly policies.
• Continuing legal education (CLE) and professional development support.

One of the nation's leading law firms, it has a team of 650 attorneys that serves clients in the area of corporate, financial services, intellectual property, litigation, private equity, products liability, mass torts, real estate, REITs, and real estate capital markets. A hard-driving, entrepreneurial, and dynamic group, it seeks to hire individuals who possess the intellect, personality, imagination, and motivation to accept responsibility for the legal affairs of the firm's clients, and treat them as their own. The cornerstones of this firm are world-class training and professional development, its commitment to diversity, a robust pro bono initiative, and contacts. An Equal Opportunity Employer, its hiring policy has been, and will continue to be, nondiscriminatory.