Dynamic Mechanical Patent Litigation Associate

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP is seeking a mid-level litigation associate in its U.S. offices.

The role requires 4–6 years of substantial patent litigation experience, with emphasis on developing case strategy, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting motions, and supporting trial teams. A mechanical engineering background and knowledge of computer technology or signal processing are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of substantial patent litigation experience including developing case strategy, managing fact and expert discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing substantive motions, preparing witnesses, developing validity and invalidity contentions, and supporting trial teams.
• Experience in the mechanical arts combined with knowledge of computer technology, coding, and signal processing is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop case strategy and manage discovery, including fact and expert discovery.
• Take and defend depositions and support trial teams.
• Draft and argue substantive motions and prepare witnesses.
• Develop validity and invalidity contentions and assist in trial preparation.

Job description

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP is seeking a mid-level litigation associate in its U.S. offices.

The role requires 4–6 years of substantial patent litigation experience, with emphasis on developing case strategy, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting motions, and supporting trial teams. A mechanical engineering background and knowledge of computer technology or signal processing are highly valued.