Mid-Senior Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

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Job Title: Mid-Senior Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A respected law firm based in Chicago, IL is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Patent Litigation Associate to join its growing intellectual property litigation team. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with substantial experience navigating complex patent disputes across a variety of technical fields, particularly electrical engineering or computer science. The role involves active participation in high-impact cases, from early strategy through post-trial appeal, and offers significant opportunities for hands-on leadership in sophisticated litigation matters.

Duties:

• Take lead responsibility for case preparation from inception through trial and appeal stages

• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, memoranda, and correspondence for state and federal court proceedings

• Manage complex discovery processes, including drafting and responding to requests and overseeing e-discovery workflows

• Conduct and defend depositions; prepare fact and expert witnesses

• Handle Markman hearings and claim construction strategies

• Prepare invalidity and infringement contentions, as well as claim charts and related analysis

• Participate in inter partes reviews and related proceedings before the USPTO

• Contribute to the development of overarching litigation strategies with minimal supervision

• Supervise, mentor, and train junior attorneys and litigation support teams

• Prepare for and participate in Federal Circuit appeals

Requirements:

• 4-8 years of focused patent litigation experience

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex IP matters and collaborate effectively with internal and external teams

• Familiarity with claim construction proceedings, patent-specific discovery, and trial strategy

• Prior experience with inter partes review (IPR) proceedings

• Background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is highly desirable

• USPTO registration or substantial experience litigating technical matters is strongly preferred

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Admission to practice before the USPTO is preferred

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication abilities

• Strong analytical thinking with sound legal judgment

• Team-oriented mindset with leadership capability

• High attention to detail and organizational discipline

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shift priorities under pressure

Job Location:

• Chicago, IL

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306