Hybrid IP Litigation Associate: Patent & Trade Secrets

Hire Consulting Services; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney at a prestigious AmLaw 50 firm in a hybrid Boston footprint seeks a qualified candidate with a JD from a top-tier law school and 2–4 years of IP litigation experience to handle patent and trade secret disputes across federal courts, ITC, and PTAB proceedings.

Ideal candidate has strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, plus the ability to manage matters independently and work well in a collaborative team.

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 are highly valued.

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 experience

Trial advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney at a prestigious AmLaw 50 firm in a hybrid Boston footprint seeks a qualified candidate with a JD from a top-tier law school and 2–4 years of IP litigation experience to handle patent and trade secret disputes across federal courts, ITC, and PTAB proceedings.

Ideal candidate has strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, plus the ability to manage matters independently and work well in a collaborative team.