2027 Patent Litigation Attorney

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 210 000 - 270 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP seeks an exceptional associate to work on cutting-edge patent litigation. The role emphasizes strong written advocacy, courtroom preparation, and strategic briefing for complex tech matters in a premier San Francisco office.

Candidates should have outstanding academic credentials, proven litigation and writing skills, and may hold a technical degree or relevant experience. California Bar admission is preferred but not required; travel is possible.

Qualificações

• Strong law school record and outstanding academic achievement.
• Proven litigation and writing skills; preference for technical degree or relevant work experience.
• California Bar admission preferred but not required; Patent Office registration is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Involve strategizing, briefing, depositions, and trial work.
• Client contact and matter management across jurisdictions.
• Handle patent infringement litigation in district court, Federal Circuit appeals, PTAB, and related matters.

Conhecimentos

Litigation

Patent law

Legal research

Legal writing

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (JD)

Ferramentas

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

• Candidates should demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, including a strong law school record, references, and proven litigation and writing skills, with a preference for a technical degree or relevant work experience.
• California Bar admission is preferred but not initially required; Patent Office registration is a plus.
• Requires a strong understanding of patent laws.
• Work involves patent infringement litigation in district court, Federal Circuit appeals, PTAB proceedings, technology transactions, and patent‑adjacent matters like antitrust and trade secret cases.
• Associates are typically heavily involved in overall strategizing, briefing, depositions, and trial work.
• The role entails typically a considerable amount of client contact.
• Travel is sometimes necessary due to clients being located throughout the country.
• Full‑time associates are expected to strive for at least 2,000 billable hours per year on client matters, including pro bono.
• The firm handles significant patent infringement matters across a wide range of industries including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, computer software and hardware, networking, satellite technology, mechanical devices, telecommunications, and semiconductors.
• The firm offers exposure to cutting‑edge patent litigation with loyal clients, alongside early opportunities and responsibility.