Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a mid-level to senior intellectual property litigation associate to join its Washington, DC office. The practice focuses on patent disputes involving electronics, semiconductors, ICs, and mechanical devices.

Responsibilities include analyzing patents, developing case strategy with technical experts, drafting briefs, managing discovery, taking depositions, and collaborating with colleagues firm-wide.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in CS or EE.
• Approximately four or more years of patent litigation experience.
• Must be licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in the jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patents and prepare invalidity and infringement contentions.
• Develop case strategy and work with technical experts.
• Draft briefs and other substantive filings, manage discovery, and prepare witnesses.
• Take and defend depositions and contribute to hearings and trial preparation.
• Work directly with clients and collaborate with colleagues across the firm.

Skills

Strong research, writing, analytical

Team collaboration

Case strategy development

Education

Degree in computer science or electrical engineering

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level to senior intellectual property litigation associate to join its practice group in Washington, DC. The role involves representing clients in patent disputes involving technologies such as electronic devices, semiconductors, integrated circuits, and mechanical devices.

Duties

• Analyze patents and prepare invalidity and infringement contentions.
• Develop case strategy and work with technical experts.
• Draft briefs and other substantive filings, manage discovery, and prepare witnesses.
• Take and defend depositions and contribute to hearings and trial preparation.
• Work directly with clients and collaborate with colleagues across the firm.

Requirements

• Degree in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Approximately four or more years of patent litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with district court patent litigation; PTAB or ITC experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage substantial responsibilities on complex matters and work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in the jurisdiction.

Education

• Degree in computer science or electrical engineering.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters and work effectively as part of a team.
• Eligibility for an hours-based bonus.

"This firm offers a diverse, challenging practice among a congenial, creative group of polished attorneys in a sophisticated yet relaxed setting. The firm offers numerous perks and is very diversity conscious. The firm is very selective, and a solid academic background from a top-ranking school typically is required; federal clerkships and law review also are highly valued."