Associate, Competition

White & Case LLP; Valley (AL); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Vacation and leave

Job summary

White & Case LLP's Intellectual Property Practice seeks a skilled attorney to support patent, trademark and IP litigation matters in the US. The role involves case preparation, legal research, drafting pleadings, coordinating discovery, and assisting in hearings and depositions under the supervision of a Partner.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of post-qualification experience, strong drafting, research and analytical abilities, and excellent communication and collaboration skills to work

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Legal Research

Drafting

Analytical Skills

Communication

Collaboration

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 and 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

Qualifications

• 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

Salary Range: US$235,000 - $365,000

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 White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.

Firm Summary

White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. With a long history as an international firm, we are well-positioned to help clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may arise. Operating across six continents and working in virtually every country, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality, full-service practice that competes at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in key financial markets and our expertise in handling complex cross-border work. What sets us apart is not just our global network of offices but the interconnectedness of our Firm. Our people and clients value our collaboration across geographic and practice boundaries, which is why we attract and retain significant cross-border work. Representing multiple nationalities from across the world and speaking a vast array of languages, our lawyers and Business Services professionals are globally minded, enterprising, and committed to excellence.