Experienced Patent Litigators for Nationally Acclaimed Boutique

Atticus Recruiting Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous relocation packages

Above-market compensation

Work/life balance

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chicago is seeking experienced patent litigators for complex litigation in high-stakes cases. This role offers exposure to significant clients, mentorship within a collaborative environment, and a generous compensation package. Candidates should have a strong background in patent law and litigation experience. The firm promotes a work/life balance with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 4-12 years of patent litigation experience at a top band firm.
• Strong knowledge of patent law fundamentals.
• Experience with depositions and litigation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead patent litigation cases with client interaction and trial readiness.
• Prepare for and attend Markman hearings.
• Engage in discovery and witness preparation.

Skills

Litigation

Patent Law

Writing Skills

Education

Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school

Job description

Our client, an elite, nationally acclaimed commercial litigation trial boutique seeks experienced patent litigators to join its team. The successful candidates will possess excellent academic credentials and 4-12 years of sophisticated, complex litigation experience, including significant district court patent litigation exposure, from a peer litigation practice. A scientific or technical background is preferred. This alternative billing, results-oriented firm compensates above market yet values the work/life balance of its lawyers.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

• High-Impact Cases: Hands-on work on complex, high-stakes patent litigation cases that challenge and develop your skills.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of top-tier trial attorneys in a boutique setting that values collaboration and mentorship.
• Exceptional Benefits and Career Growth: Benefit from a clear path to advancement, above-market compensation and unparalleled client exposure.

Requirements

Top-flight trial and litigation boutique seeking experienced patent litigators for case leadership role with significant client contact and stand-up opportunities on cases focused on patent litigation in tech, medical, and other fields

• Position pays at or above market. Candidates are eligible for discretionary bonus that has typically been at or above market.
• Candidates must have 4-12 years’ experience at a firm that is considered top band for patent litigation or a boutique with equivalent standards
• Candidates’ experience must be almost exclusively in litigation with a strong district court patent litigation component (though dedicated patent litigation practice is not required)
• Candidates must have substantial experience with major litigation and patent-lit-specific events, including preparing for Markman hearings, taking depositions and preparing witnesses for depositions, working with experts, preparing and responding to written discovery, and preparing contentions
• Experience arguing substantive motions strongly preferred but not required
• Experience being on a trial team preferred but not required
• Candidates must have a strong knowledge of the fundamentals of patent law
• Candidates must have strong writing skills and have experience briefing discovery issues, Markman, and ideally (but not required) dispositive motions
• A scientific or technical background (e.g., an undergrad degree in a hard science or engineering) is a bonus but not required – patent litigation experience is more important, and experience with technical cases and willingness to grapple with scientific concepts can substitute for a hard science background
• Candidates should have top-tier law school with excellent academic record or very top of class at a less renowned program.

The firm follows a 3/2 hybrid work week. Preferred candidates will reside in Chicago or be willing to relocate within 6 months of hire. The firm offers generous relocation packages and will consider an non-relocating attorney on a case-by-case basis

Location: Chicago

Employment Type: Law Firm

Experience: Senior Attorney

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