Associate Attorney Intellectual Property

BCG Attorney Search; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Cerritos, CA is seeking an Associate Attorney specializing in Intellectual Property. The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of IP litigation experience handling patent, copyright, and trademark matters in federal court.

A California-licensed attorney with a JD and California State Bar admission is required; familiarity with the Trademark Office and Patent Office a plus. The role includes drafting pleadings, discovery, depositions, and supporting arbitrations or trials,

Qualifications

• Admitted to the California Bar.
• 2–5 years of IP litigation experience.
• Familiarity with Trademark and Patent Office a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Litigate trademark, patent, copyright, and trade secret matters in federal court.
• Provide IP-related advice and counsel.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery; manage depositions and motions.
• Attend hearings and participate in arbitrations or trials.
• Prepare trademark, copyright, and patent applications; respond to office actions.

Skills

IP litigation

Analytical skills

Written communication

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Intellectual Property in Cerritos, CA. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in IP litigation matters, supporting a variety of cases including patent, copyright, and trademark litigation.

Duties

• Engage in trademark, patent, copyright, and trade secret litigation in federal court.
• Provide general IP-related advice and counsel.
• Conduct document and data reviews; manage e-discovery.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery requests.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Perform law and motion work.
• Attend court hearings and argue substantive motions.
• Participate in arbitration and/or trial proceedings.
• Prepare trademark, copyright, and patent applications; respond to office actions.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in the State of California.
• Experience with the Trademark Office, Patent Office, and ITC is a plus.
• Transactional and licensing experience is a plus.
• General business/commercial and employment litigation experience is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California State Bar admission.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.