IP Associate, San Francisco
About the role
Kobre & Kim is seeking an IP litigation associate to join its thriving trial-focused patent and trade secret practice in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have patent experience and a strong interest in developing standup and trial experience in high-stakes technology disputes.
Responsibilities
- Taking and defending depositions
- Writing and arguing substantive motions
- Meaningful participation on trial teams, including preparing witnesses, pretrial argument, and strategy
Requirements
- Graduated law school between 2022 - 2019
- Juris Doctorate Degree
- Robust writing, drafting and editing skills
- Clerkships and trial experience are always beneficial
- An undergraduate degree in the engineering, chemistry, biology and/or computer science fields is valuable but not required
Why Join Kobre & Kim?
Kobre & Kim focuses solely on disputes and investigations. Our lawyers collaborate on cross-border teams that handle matters involving criminal defense and regulatory enforcement; internal investigations; civil and commercial litigation; class actions; judgment enforcement and asset recovery; and financial products and services disputes. Being part of our team will give you experience unrivaled in the world of premium high-stakes litigation.
Pay
The expected annualized base salary range for this role is US $260,000 – US $420,000. This range is based on a full-time work schedule. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus.
Schedule
The successful candidate’s actual salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, training, skills, and market data.
Benefits
We appropriately recognize and reward top performers who have been delivering extraordinary value to our clients and our firm.