Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Denver, CO, is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of patent litigation experience in a private law firm. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a wide range of patent litigation tasks, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation. The role involves engaging with clients and managing complex litigation matters. A technical background, USPTO bar admittance, and Federal District Court or Circuit Court clerkship experience are preferred.

Duties:

• Compile, organize, and analyze discovery materials in document-intensive cases involving complex business disputes.
• Engage in discussions with opposing counsel and third parties over discovery disputes.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, Federal Circuit and Markman briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including interviews and gathering electronically stored information (ESI), preferably with experience in document review platforms such as Relativity.
• Prepare for depositions of fact and expert witnesses to be taken by the litigation team.
• Argue hearings and provide support to senior litigators in court proceedings.
• Interact directly with clients, providing strategic litigation and risk management advice.
• Prepare for and attend trials with the trial team assigned to the matter.
• Draft correspondence, motions, and other written documents.
• Demonstrate dedication to litigation and/or trial practice.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 3-6 years of patent litigation experience in a private law firm.
• Preferred: Federal clerkship experience with a United States District Court or Circuit Court.
• Experience using ESI protocols and tools.
• Experience supporting or taking depositions.
• Experience leading the composition of dispositive motions.
• Preferred: Law Review/Law Journal or Moot Court experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• A commitment to litigation and trial work.
• Preferred: A technical background and USPTO bar admittance.
• Experience with complex litigation involving intellectual property, securities, contracts, anticompetitive conduct, and other complex commercial disputes.
• Specific experience in drafting discovery and dispositive motions, managing eDiscovery using a variety of tools, and supporting lead counsel through depositions and/or trials.
• Superb communication and writing skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Juris Doctor (.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• USPTO bar admittance (preferred).

Skills:

• Strong understanding of patent litigation and legal principles.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and interpreting legal documents.
• Exceptional negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with eDiscovery tools and protocols.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Dedication to litigation and trial practice.
• Technical background and federal clerkship experience are advantageous.

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