Junior to Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in New York City is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of patent litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical engineering, computer science, and/or life sciences, along with strong academic credentials and excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Duties:

• Manage all aspects of patent litigation, including written discovery, brief writing, and deposition preparation.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on patent law issues.
• Assist with case strategy development and client counseling.
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates on complex patent litigation matters.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and hearings.
• Prepare and argue motions and participate in trial proceedings.
• Provide support on patent-related transactions and licensing matters as needed.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• 2-5 years of patent litigation experience.
• Background in electrical engineering, computer science, and/or life sciences.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Strong academic credentials and legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Prior experience at a regional or national law firm is preferred.

Benefits offered:

• Discretionary bonus.
• Health insurance with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Dental insurance and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary programs include accident insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary long-term care insurance, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance.

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