Intellectual Property Associate - Technical/Engineering Focus #21082 Chicago

Vanguard-IP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP is seeking professionals with experience in intellectual property litigation, emphasizing a strong educational background in engineering or science. Candidates should be highly motivated, with excellent writing and communication skills. A state bar membership is required for the expected location. The firm is notable for its strong culture and satisfaction metrics among associates, providing robust training and integration programs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in intellectual property litigation matters, including patent and/or trade secret.
• A bachelor’s or higher degree in relevant engineering or science fields is preferred.
• Candidacy requires motivation and excellent academic credentials.

Skills

Intellectual property litigation

Writing skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

AmLaw 100 Firm with Cravath level compensation. Fortune Magazine: "100 Best Companies to Work At." Active at the PTAB and ITC. The firm ranks highly for a Positive Culture and Associate Satisfaction. Outstanding programs for Formal Training and Integration of Lateral Hires.

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience in intellectual property litigation matters, including patent and/or trade secret.
• A bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• Candidates must be highly motivated and possess excellent academic credentials along with superior writing and communication skills.
• Membership to the State Bar of the office of the state in which the candidate expects to be located is required.