Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

3-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate Attorney with 4-6 years of experience in patent litigation. The successful candidate will be an integral part of patent litigation teams, collaborating with attorneys across the firm to provide legal counsel to companies at various stages of development.

Duties:

• Handle patent litigation matters independently and as part of a team.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to patent laws and regulations.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Assist in case management, including document review and preparation for hearings and trials.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop litigation strategies.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in patent litigation.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other life sciences.
• Hatch-Waxman/ANDA litigation experience preferred.
• Admission to the California Bar or eligibility for admission.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other life sciences.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the California Bar or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent laws and regulations.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Work-from-home setup allowance.
• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
• Healthcare coverage for the employee's family.
• Family-building benefits, including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave.
• Parenting support concierge and telemedicine.
• In-home and center-based back-up childcare.
• Tutoring and college coach for older children.
• Health Savings Accounts with a firm contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Voluntary long-term care insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance.
• Relocation assistance.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

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