IP Attorney

A nationally recognized litigation firm is seeking an associate to join its expanding intellectual property practice. The IP team handles appearing before U.S. district courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission, or the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and works closely with trial teams on legal strategy, critical motions, and issue preservation throughout trial proceedings.

About Us

This firm is dedicated to ensuring associates grow and thrive at a pace that is right for them individually. Best-in-class benefits are provided.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex patent litigation matters from initial case development through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, claim-construction filings, and other substantive legal documents
• Conduct legal and technical research involving patent infringement, validity, enforceability, and damages
• Manage written discovery, document productions, and expert-related discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Work closely with technical experts and consultants
• Assist with Markman proceedings, dispositive motions, trial preparation, and post-trial matters
• Support proceedings before U.S. district courts, the ITC, and the PTAB
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy
• Manage multiple deadlines across sophisticated, high-stakes matters

Requirements

• Mid-level experience handling patent litigation matters
• Experience before U.S. district courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission, or the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience working with technical subject matter, expert witnesses, and complex discovery
• Patent Bar membership preferred
• Federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus
• Strong academic credentials
• Admission to the applicable state Bar and in good standing
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within lean, collaborative litigation teams
• Excellent judgment, organization, and attention to detail
• Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field preferred

Pay

$275,000 - $310,000 per year

Locations

This opportunity is available in the Dallas, Austin, and New York offices.