Junior and Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associate
About the role
Fenwick & West is seeking junior and mid-level associates for its high tech and life sciences patent litigation practices across multiple offices including New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Silicon Valley, and Seattle. Ideal candidates should have between one to six years of patent litigation experience.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in federal jurisdictions and in the Patent Office on parallel post-grant proceedings
- Adopt innovative strategies to obtain successful outcomes for clients
- Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and related industries
- Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys to develop and execute legal strategies
Requirements
- Superior academic credentials
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
- One to six years of patent litigation experience
- Prior experience in high tech or life sciences fields is preferred but not required
Qualifications
- Barred in the state of the office they are applying to or eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Effective communication and client relationship management skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit program including Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing
- Discretionary bonus for eligible employees based on performance
Pay
The anticipated range for this position is $235,000 - $390,000 depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors including years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
Schedule
Details regarding the schedule will be provided upon hiring.