Associate / Attorney -IP Litigation (Life Sciences/ANDA)

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Firm holidays

Parental benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Watts & Associates is seeking an IP Litigation (Life Sciences/ANDA) Associate in Washington, DC for a high-value practice with leading clients. You will work closely with partners and senior attorneys, taking ownership of substantive matters and gaining exposure to cross-border and cross-practice matters.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of substantive IP/patent litigation experience, strong drafting and analytical skills, and a life-sciences background.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–5 years of substantive IP and patent litigation experience.
• Experience handling high-value patent, technology and trade-secret disputes for sophisticated clients.
• Strong drafting, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet demanding deadlines and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong academic credentials; life-sciences background preferred.
• ANDA, Hatch-Waxman or related life-sciences patent experience advantageous.
• Federal Circuit, appellate, or clerkship experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support complex patent, trade-secret and technology disputes in federal courts and specialist forums.
• Draft substantive motions, briefs, discovery materials and expert-related submissions.
• Manage fact and expert discovery, depositions, technical records and key case workstreams.
• Contribute to trial, hearing and appellate strategy and work closely with clients, experts and senior litigators.
• Coordinate with attorneys and professionals across related practice areas and offices.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical

Organizational

Problem-solving

Time management

Federal Circuit experience

Job description

IP Litigation (Life Sciences/ANDA) Associate | Washington, DC | Firm Policy | 2nd–5th Year | $235,000–$390,000 Base + Bonus | Am Law 100

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 100 national full-service law firm seeking a IP Litigation (Life Sciences/ANDA) Associate to join its Washington, DC platform.

This opportunity offers sophisticated high-value patent, technology and trade-secret disputes for major technology, life-sciences and corporate clients within a nationally recognised ip and patent litigation practice.

The successful attorney will work closely with partners and senior attorneys, take ownership of substantive matters and gain exposure to high-value work, important clients and cross-practice collaboration.

Company Highlights

• Am Law 100 national full-service platform with sophisticated domestic and cross-border capabilities.
• Recognised practice strength across ip and patent litigation and related corporate, regulatory or litigation disciplines.
• Established team advising major technology, life-sciences and corporate clients on complex, high-value matters.
• Collaborative and partner-led environment offering meaningful associate responsibility.
• Structured mentoring, practical training and individual career-development support.
• Strong commitment to professional development, wellbeing, inclusion, innovation and pro bono work.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is an opportunity to join a well-established ip and patent litigation practice offering:

• Sophisticated high-value patent, technology and trade-secret disputes for major technology, life-sciences and corporate clients.
• Meaningful ownership of substantive workstreams and increasing responsibility based on experience.
• Direct access to partners, senior attorneys and clients.
• Opportunities to deepen technical, commercial and strategic experience within a recognised ip and patent litigation practice.
• A credible platform for long-term progression and advancement.

The Role

The successful attorney will support and lead key components of ip and patent litigation matters, including:

• Support complex patent, trade-secret and technology disputes in federal courts and specialist forums.
• Draft substantive motions, briefs, discovery materials and expert-related submissions.
• Manage fact and expert discovery, depositions, technical records and key case workstreams.
• Contribute to trial, hearing and appellate strategy and work closely with clients, experts and experienced litigators.
• Coordinate with attorneys and professionals across related practice areas and offices.

The role offers direct collaboration with partners, senior attorneys and clients, together with increasing responsibility and opportunities to take ownership of important workstreams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking an attorney with:

• Approximately 2–5 years of substantive ip and patent litigation experience.
• Experience handling high-value patent, technology and trade-secret disputes for sophisticated clients.
• Strong drafting, analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple workstreams, meet demanding deadlines and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong academic credentials and experience in a sophisticated law-firm environment.
• A life-sciences, chemistry, biochemistry or related technical background is strongly preferred.
• ANDA, Hatch-Waxman or comparable life-sciences patent experience is advantageous.
• Federal Circuit, appellate or relevant clerkship experience is advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range is $235,000–$390,000, depending on class year, experience, location, qualifications and other relevant factors.

The firm also offers bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement and 401(k) benefits.
• Paid time off and firm holidays.
• Parental and family-care benefits.
• Professional-development and continuing legal education support.
• Wellbeing resources and pro bono opportunities.

Location and Working Arrangement

The position is available in Washington, DC.

Working arrangements are governed by the firm's current office policy and may vary by office, team, client and business requirements.

Candidates must be admitted in the relevant jurisdiction or be eligible to obtain admission within the required timeframe.