Hybrid IP Litigation Associate - Patents & Trade Secrets

Top Dog Recruiting; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney position with a leading AmLaw 50 firm focuses on high-stakes patent and trade secret disputes. It offers a hybrid work arrangement with multiple locations, including MA (Boston).

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of IP litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage matters independently. The role involves developing litigation strategies for federal courts, ITC, and administrative proceedings; drafting

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.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• 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

Research skills

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Trial experience

IPR experience

ITC litigation experience

Client communication

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Physics

Chemistry

Biochemistry

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney position with a leading AmLaw 50 firm focuses on high-stakes patent and trade secret disputes. It offers a hybrid work arrangement with multiple locations, including MA (Boston).

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of IP litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to manage matters independently. The role involves developing litigation strategies for federal courts, ITC, and administrative proceedings; drafting