Electrical Engineering IP Litigation Associate

Job Juncture; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks an IP Associate Attorney with an electrical engineering background to join its national IP litigation practice. You will handle high-stakes patent and trade secret disputes for innovative clients across federal courts, ITC, and PTAB proceedings, often in a hybrid, multi-location setting.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier school, active bar, 2–4 years IP litigation experience, and a technical degree.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 2–4 years of substantive experience in intellectual property litigation, including patent and/or trade secret disputes.
• Trial experience, IPR proceedings, and ITC litigation experience highly valued.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently and effectively.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong work ethic, and collaborative team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a wide range of complex intellectual property disputes, including patent and trade secret litigation.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in federal courts, ITC, and administrative proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other substantive legal documents.
• Coordinate discovery, including e-discovery processes, with clients, co-counsel, and vendors.
• Conduct depositions, support trial teams, and participate in hearings and trials.
• Collaborate closely with partners and senior associates to deliver exceptional client service.
• Engage with clients in strategic planning and risk assessment related to IP enforcement and defense.

Skills

IP litigation

Patent litigation

Trade secret litigation

Trial experience

IPR proceedings

ITC litigation

Federal courts

Client relationship management

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Electrical Engineering or related technical degree

Job description

Job Juncture seeks an IP Associate Attorney with an electrical engineering background to join its national IP litigation practice. You will handle high-stakes patent and trade secret disputes for innovative clients across federal courts, ITC, and PTAB proceedings, often in a hybrid, multi-location setting.

Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier school, active bar, 2–4 years IP litigation experience, and a technical degree.