Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney (Multi-City)

Kingfisher Recruiting; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting seeks an Associate Attorney to join a premier international IP litigation group, focusing on life sciences technology. This hybrid role offers exposure to high-stakes patent disputes for leading clients and collaboration with top trial lawyers.

Required: JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, strong IP dispute background (patent litigation), and experience drafting pleadings and taking depositions; ITC/IPR familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction
• Strong background in IP disputes, particularly patent litigation
• Proven ability to take and defend depositions and manage motion practice
• Skilled in written discovery, fact development, and expert discovery
• Excellent analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in sophisticated IP and patent litigation matters
• Conduct all phases of discovery, fact development, and case strategy
• Take and defend fact and expert depositions
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests
• Manage expert discovery and collaborate with technical experts
• Assist with trial preparation and hearings
• Support ITC and ITMR proceedings when applicable
• Work with clients in technology-driven industries on complex disputes

Skills

Top-tier JD background

IP litigation

Deposition experience

Pleadings drafting

Oral advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY -- LIFE SCIENCES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Locations: Boston, MA/ Denver, CO/New York, NY/Palo Alto, San Franciso or Los Angeles, CA/ Washington, D.C.

HYBRID

Our client, a premier international law firm recognized for its sophisticated intellectual property practice, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Intellectual Property Litigation Group. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside leading trial lawyers, patent litigators, and technology-focused practitioners on high-stakes disputes involving cutting-edge technologies and some of the world's most innovative companies.

The successful candidate will handle complex patent and technology-related litigation matters while gaining significant courtroom, discovery, and strategic litigation experience in a collaborative and intellectually rigorous environment.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in in applicable jurisdiction in good standing
• Strong background in intellectual property disputes, particularly patent litigation
• Proven ability to take and defend depositions and manage motion practice
• Skilled in written discovery, fact development, and expert discovery
• Demonstrated proficiency drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings
• Familiarity with Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings and/or International Trade Commission (ITC) matters is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred
• Equivalent technical or industry background in these fields will also be considered
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to contributing to a team-oriented environment

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in sophisticated intellectual property and patent litigation matters
• Conduct all phases of written discovery, fact development, and case strategy
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation-related documents
• Manage expert discovery and collaborate with technical and industry experts
• Assist with trial preparation, hearings, and strategic litigation planning
• Support clients in Inter Partes Review proceedings and other Patent Trial and Appeal Board matters when applicable
• Assist with ITC investigations and related proceedings as opportunities arise
• Work closely with clients in technology-driven industries on complex and cutting-edge legal disputes

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the nation's most respected intellectual property litigation practices. The group regularly handles precedent-setting disputes involving groundbreaking technologies, high-value patent portfolios, and complex business issues. Attorneys receive substantial responsibility, direct client interaction, and mentorship from some of the leading practitioners in intellectual property law.

The firm is known for its commitment to excellence, professional development, collaboration, and innovation, offering attorneys the opportunity to develop deep technical and litigation expertise while building a successful long-term career.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Range of $235,000-$365,000 , commensurate with experience, qualifications, and class year.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, parental leave, professional development resources, wellness initiatives, performance bonuses, and additional firm-sponsored benefits.

*Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.