Associate: IP Litigation CS/EE

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

depending on the location.


Job Description - Associate: IP Litigation CS/EE - Americas

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. We are currently looking for a mid-level intellectual property litigation associate with a background in electrical engineering or computer science to join our Silicon Valley, Washington DC, New York, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Houston, or Los Angeles office.

## Job Summary

* White & Case is an elite global law firm with 47 locations and staff operating in virtually every country of the world
* We are seeking a mid-level intellectual property litigation associate with a background in electrical engineering or computer science to join our offices in Silicon Valley, Washington DC, New York, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Houston, or Los Angeles
* Our IP attorneys partner with clients, providing practical solutions and counseling for their most complex issues
* The successful candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a good basic grasp and experience in the areas pertinent to our work, and the ability to see the bigger picture

## Duties and Accountabilities

* Conducting brief or somewhat more complex research, or drafting of memoranda
* Support both patent counseling and patent litigation for matters that touch upon EE or CS
* Communication with clients (via telephone, E-mail)
* Involvement in due diligence – analysis of agreements in data room and their subsequent description
* Providing direct assistance to senior lawyers on matters arising in the course of day-to-day provision of legal services to leading international and domestic corporate clients
* Joining educational seminar and practice groups

## Qualifications

* 3+ years of relevant law firm or in-house experience
* Background in electrical engineering or computer science
* Strong IP litigation background
* Admitted to the Bar of the State the role will be located and practicing in, or eligible to take the bar exam or waive in
* Admitted to the USPTO a plus
* Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
* Commercial and business awareness
* Ability to see the big picture
* Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
* Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
* Excellent drafting skills
* Driven by professional growth
* Strong professional presence
* Client service focus
* Team player
* Strong judgment
* Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative

## Salary and Location

* This role can be based in Silicon Valley, Boston, NY, DC, Houston, Los Angeles or Miami
* Salary Range: $225,000 - $400,000 per year
* Salary range for Silicon Valley market: 295,000 - 370,000 US Dollar (USD) Yearly
* Salary range in other markets will vary depending on the location

White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

We are currently looking for an experienced IP Litigation CS/EE Associate to join our team in the Americas. This position is ideal for candidates with 3+ years of experience in law firms or in-house, a strong background in electrical engineering or computer science, and a strong IP litigation background.

The successful candidate will possess excellent academic credentials, a good basic grasp and experience in the areas pertinent to our work, and the ability to see the bigger picture. They must have outstanding communication and negotiation skills, strong time management skills, excellent drafting skills, and be driven by professional growth.

The role can be based in Silicon Valley, Boston, NY, DC, Houston, Los Angeles, or Miami and will come with a salary range of $225,000 - $400,000 per year. The salary range for Silicon Valley market is 295,000 - 370,000 US Dollar (USD) Yearly. The salary range in other markets will vary depending on the location.

White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

## Job Description - Associate: IP Litigation CS/EE - Americas

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. We are currently looking for a mid-level intellectual property litigation associate with a background in electrical engineering or computer science to join our Silicon Valley, Washington DC, New York, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Houston, or Los Angeles office.

## Job Summary

* White & Case is an elite global law firm with 47 locations and staff operating in virtually every country of the world
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