Junior and Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associate

6-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

Fenwick & West Law Firm is Looking for Junior and Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associates

Fenwick & West has been a leader in technology and life sciences law since 1972. With offices in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle, New York, and Shanghai, we are committed to providing our clients with the best legal service. Our nationally recognized patent litigation group represents both patent holders and alleged infringers in federal jurisdictions throughout the United States, as well as in the Patent Office on parallel post-grant proceedings. Our clients range from startups to established stalwarts in the technology and life sciences industries.

We are seeking junior and mid-level associates for our high tech and life sciences patent litigation practices for our New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Silicon Valley, Seattle, and Washington, DC offices. The ideal candidates will have up to six (6) years of patent litigation experience. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are a must. While degrees or industry experience in high tech or life sciences fields are preferred, they are not required and we encourage applications from associates who have studied or worked in a variety of fields and industries.

Benefits and Compensation

At Fenwick & West, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The anticipated range for this position is:
$190,000 - $370,000

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

Applying for the Position

To apply, please complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. When applying, please note that this job requisition is for the Santa Monica office only.

COVID Vaccine Policy

Fenwick & West requires all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter any of its offices or attend any Firm-sponsored off-site gatherings (including, but not limited to, team retreats, seminars, client sites) to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and community and to support public health efforts. This position will require you to be in-office and/or attend off-site gatherings and, therefore, written proof of full vaccination will be required as a condition of employment. The Firm will comply with applicable law regarding the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs.

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Fenwick & West Law Firm is Hiring Junior and Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associates

Fenwick & West, a leader in technology and life sciences law since 1972, is looking to hire junior and mid-level associates for its patent litigation practices in its New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Silicon Valley, Seattle, and Washington, DC offices.

The ideal candidates will have up to six (6) years of patent litigation experience. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills are a must. While degrees or industry experience in high tech or life sciences fields are preferred, they are not required and we encourage applications from associates who have studied or worked in a variety of fields and industries.

Benefits and Compensation

Fenwick & West is committed to helping its partners and employees achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - and offers a comprehensive benefit program. Eligible employees are offered benefits such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing.

The anticipated range for this position is:
$190,000 - $370,000

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

Applying for the Position

To apply, please complete our online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. When applying, please note that this job requisition is for the Santa Monica office only.

COVID Vaccine Policy

Fenwick & West requires all personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter any of its offices or attend any Firm-sponsored off-site gatherings (including, but not limited to, team retreats, seminars, client sites) to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and community and to support public health efforts. This position will require you to be

Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing

Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills

Online application and include a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript

Qualification and Experience Up to six (6) years of patent litigation experience

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