Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate with 3-4 years of experience for its offices in Austin, Bloomfield Hills, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC. This role involves patent and intellectual property litigation in federal court, covering all phases from pleadings to trial preparation.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Manage discovery processes and collaborate with experts.
• Advise clients on patent clearance, validity, infringement, and enforcement.
• Engage in trial preparation and participate in federal court litigation.

Requirements

• Minimum two years of law firm experience in intellectual property litigation.
• Experience litigating in federal court is strongly preferred.
• Admission to the State Bar or ability to waive in immediately.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is desirable.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with patent prosecution and technical areas such as mechanical, electromechanical, software, and electrical inventions is preferred.

Benefits

• Clear path to partnership with transparent expectations.
• Robust mentoring and direct access to partners and clients.
• Competitive billing expectations and credit for pro bono work.
• Structured professional development programs.
• Dynamic, inclusive culture fostering collaboration and innovation.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306