Junior to Mid-Level Associate in Contested Matters - Litigation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level associate with 2-6 years of patent litigation experience to join the Litigation group in the Contested Matters department in New York, New York.

Duties

• Prepare and try patent litigation matters.
• Manage case strategy, including all aspects of discovery.
• Collaborate with witnesses, including experts and fact witnesses.
• Analyze products and patents for infringement and invalidity.
• Conduct and defend depositions and witness examinations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and court arguments.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of patent litigation experience in district courts and/or before the ITC.
• Experience with patent infringement and validity analyses.
• Experience drafting and preparing motions and briefs on patent issues.
• Experience with litigation discovery management.
• Experience with depositions and working with expert and fact witnesses is preferable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized and collaborate effectively in team settings.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to or eligible for admission in Massachusetts, New York, or Washington, DC.

Skills

• Technical degree preferred (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry).

Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts and life insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, including sick and vacation time, and parental leave.
• Commuter benefits and charitable matching gift program.
• Well-being support and additional perks.