Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

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Why This Is a Great OpportunityStep into sophisticated patent infringement matters where you can take on meaningful responsibility and have a real impact on case strategyJoin a highly regarded boutique litigation environment with direct access to experienced trial attorneys and firm leadershipBuild deeper, more hands-on litigation experience than you may be getting in a large-firm environmentWork on complex, technically challenging disputes involving cutting-edge technologies and high-stakes intellectual property issuesBenefit from a strong performance-driven bonus culture with significant earning upsideGrow your courtroom, deposition, discovery, technical analysis, and client-facing experience while working alongside accomplished litigators
Location: On-site in Dallas, Texas or Burr Ridge, Illinois. We are an in-office team that values collaboration and close interaction, while understanding that occasional work-from-home flexibility may be needed.
Note: Must have 3+ years of patent infringement litigation experience, a strong technical background such as electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or a similar field, and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state. The ideal candidate has 3 to 6 years of experience, with large-firm litigation experience strongly preferred.
About UsConfidential Employer. We are a boutique trial and appellate law firm representing clients in sophisticated intellectual property, technology, and complex commercial disputes. Our attorneys are trusted with challenging, high-stakes matters and are given meaningful opportunities to contribute to strategy, develop substantive litigation skills, and work closely with experienced trial lawyers. Base compensation for associates in the target experience range is $200,000 to $250,000, with flexibility based on experience and strong bonus potential.
Job DescriptionTake an active role in complex patent infringement litigation from early case strategy through resolution and trial preparationResearch and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other substantive litigation materialsAnalyze patent infringement, validity, claim construction, and complex technical issuesParticipate in discovery, depositions, expert-related work, hearings, and trial preparationWork directly with partners on litigation strategy, case development, and client needsCollaborate with technical experts and attorneys to translate complex technologies into persuasive legal argumentsManage meaningful portions of matters while continuing to expand your litigation experience and responsibility
Qualifications3+ years of patent infringement litigation experienceStrong technical background, ideally in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or a related technology fieldActive bar xzbcwsv admission and good standing in at least one U.S. stateExcellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skillsExperience handling sophisticated federal litigation mattersLarge-firm patent litigation experience strongly preferred
Why You Will Love Working HereMore ownership and substantive responsibility than many traditional large-firm associate rolesDirect exposure to experienced trial attorneys and firm leadershipSophisticated patent and technology litigation that will challenge and develop your skillsCollaborative, high-performing environment where strong work is recognizedSignificant bonus potential for high performersOpportunity to accelerate your development as a patent litigator while making a visible impact on important matters
JPC-2389Benefits:
Health insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance