Associate, Competition

White & Case LLP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation time

Parental leave

Performance bonus eligible

Job summary

White & Case LLP's Intellectual Property Practice in Palo Alto seeks an attorney with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience to support complex IP matters. The role involves legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and coordinating discovery under the supervision of partners.

The candidate will assist in case strategy, manage case files, and collaborate with senior lawyers to prepare for hearings and depositions, while mentoring junior team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Supports in various aspects of case preparation, including conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, ensuring accuracy and compliance to legal standards.
• Assists in developing case strategies by analyzing legal issues and contributing to strategy discussions with senior lawyers.
• Coordinates discovery processes, including reviewing and organizing documents, and managing evidence collection.
• May represent clients in preliminary hearings and depositions, supporting senior lawyers in trial preparations and court appearances.
• Manages case files, organizing case materials, and ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Supports in various aspects of case preparation, including conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, ensuring accuracy and compliance to legal standards
• Assists in developing case strategies by analyzing legal issues and contributing to strategy discussions with senior lawyers
• Coordinates discovery processes, including reviewing and organizing documents, and managing evidence collection
• May represent clients in preliminary hearings and depositions, supporting senior lawyers in trial preparations and court appearances
• Manages case files, organizing case materials, and ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met
• Works towards development of litigation related skills and expertise in the field
• May co-ordinate work of more junior members of the team
• Helps coach and develop more junior lawyers
• Solid experience in a specialized area of law, typically with 3 - 5 years of practice post qualification
• Experience handling complex legal tasks and contributing to the resolution of key legal matters
• Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills
• Solid communication and collaboration skills

Skills

Legal Research

Drafting & Pleading

Case Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Our Intellectual Property (IP) Practice specializes in providing strategic legal services related to the protection, enforcement and commercialization of intellectual property rights. We provide specialized advice on a broad spectrum of IP matters, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and patent licensing agreements. Our team excels in developing and implementing IP strategies, conducting IP due diligence, and managing IP litigation and dispute resolution. In addition to these core services, we offer counsel on IP portfolio management, branding and the negotiation of technology transfer agreements. Leveraging our extensive expertise and global reach, we help clients safeguard their innovations, maximize the value of their IP assets and navigate the complexities of international IP law, ensuring competitive advantage in the market.

Roles at this level focus on handling legal tasks that require strong understanding of applicable laws related to Disputes matters. They represent clients (under the supervision of partners) in preliminary hearings and depositions alongside senior colleagues, providing essential support during trials. They conduct in-depth research and work with senior members of the team in resolving legal matters. Roles at this level may also provide substantial support with client management.

The roles and responsibilities of this job include:

• Supports in various aspects of case preparation, including conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, ensuring accuracy and compliance to legal standards
• Assists in developing case strategies by analyzing legal issues and contributing to strategy discussions with senior lawyers
• Coordinates discovery processes, including reviewing and organizing documents, and managing evidence collection
• May represent clients in preliminary hearings and depositions, supporting senior lawyers in trial preparations and court appearances
• Manages case files, organizing case materials, and ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met
• Works towards development of litigation related skills and expertise in the field
• May co-ordinate work of more junior members of the team
• Helps coach and develop more junior lawyers
• Solid experience in a specialized area of law, typically with 3 - 5 years of practice post qualification
• Experience handling complex legal tasks and contributing to the resolution of key legal matters
• Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills
• Solid communication and collaboration skills

This role reports to

Partner

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact [e-mail].

Benefits at White & Case

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings
• vacation time
• leave programs (including parental leave)
• Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.