IP Litigation Associate

Job Overview: A prestigious law firm is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation Associate to join its Litigation & Trial Department. This role involves representing clients in complex patent litigation matters, providing strategic counsel, and working alongside leading legal professionals. Candidates with a strong technical background and a passion for IP law are encouraged to apply.

Location:

• Menlo Park, CA

Duties:

• Handle all aspects of patent litigation cases, including pre-trial, trial, and appellate phases.

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.

• Collaborate with legal teams, clients, and technical experts to develop case strategies.

• Represent clients in federal courts and before administrative agencies.

• Manage discovery processes, including depositions and document review.

• Provide legal analysis on complex IP issues.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in patent litigation.

• Strong understanding of intellectual property law.

• Experience managing complex litigation cases.

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

• Strong ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Admission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (preferred).

Skills:

• Strong technical background with an undergraduate or advanced degree in engineering, computer science, chemistry, biology, physics, or a related field.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Ability to provide strategic legal advice and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.

• Paid time off and observed holidays.

• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support.

This very prestigious Los Angeles firm has offices throughout the U.S. and the world. Their mega-power clients include top national and international corporations. The firm has a unique culture and produces very self-confident, easy-going, polished attorneys. This firm has a lot of power in Los Angeles and embraces attorneys from a variety of backgrounds in a very encouraging way. Additionally, the compensation at this firm is truly first-rate. New attorneys are encouraged to partake in the mentoring program and training opportunities. The firm has a very good management structure which appears to make partnership and advancement decisions for its associates in a very even-handed and fair manner.