Intellectual Property - Trademark/Copyright - Litigation Attorney in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Intellectual Property - Trademark/Copyright - Litigation Attorney in Chicago, IL

Attorney

3-4 yrs required

No

Job Title: Anti-Counterfeiting and Trademark Litigation Associate

Job Responsibilities:
The Anti-Counterfeiting and Trademark Litigation Associate will be responsible for assisting with trademark and copyright litigation matters, with a specific focus on anti-counterfeiting litigation and online enforcement. Key duties include:

- Handling all aspects of litigation, including drafting complaints and applications for Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) and preliminary injunctions.
- Managing high-volume discovery processes.
- Taking depositions and preparing dispositive motions and settlement agreements.
- Working collaboratively within a team while taking ownership of key case aspects and developing leadership skills from an early stage.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates for this position should have:

- 3-4 years of litigation experience.
- Experience with all aspects of litigation, including managing written discovery, brief writing, and deposition taking and/or preparation.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- A self-motivated and flexible approach to work.
- Prior experience at a regional or national law firm is preferred.
- Admission to practice law in Illinois or eligibility to waive in.

Salary Information:
The expected pay range for the Anti-Counterfeiting and Trademark Litigation Associate position is $250,000 - $275,000 per year. Salary determination will be based on education, experience, job-related factors permitted by law, internal equity, and market data, including geographic pay differentials where applicable. Full-time employees may also be eligible for:

- A discretionary bonus.
- Health insurance with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Dental and vision care.
- Life insurance.
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 401K plan.
- Vacation and sick time.
- Employee assistance program.

Additional voluntary programs available may include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit programs may be available in certain markets.

Law firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. The firm ensures merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and adheres to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.