Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney

Lathrop GPM LLP; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Short/long term disability

Job summary

A prominent law firm is seeking an associate to join their IP Litigation practice group in various locations, including Kansas City. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of patent litigation experience and possess strong analytical, writing, and client service skills. The role involves contributing to IP disputes on multiple levels. The anticipated salary ranges from $180,000 to $200,000 for Kansas City candidates. A comprehensive benefits plan is included.

Qualifications

• At least one year of patent litigation experience is required.
• Candidates should possess strong analytical and writing abilities.
• Exceptional client service and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to IP disputes on a regional, national, and international basis.
• Work in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Patent litigation experience

Analytical abilities

Writing skills

Client service skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Lathrop GPM is actively seeking an associate to join our growing IP Litigation practice group in our Kansas City, Minneapolis, San Jose, or Redwood Shores office. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of patent litigation experience. The associate will have the opportunity to contribute to a practice that represents clients in IP disputes on a regional, national, and international basis. Candidates should have strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and writing abilities, excellent client service skills, outstanding interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

The current anticipated salary range is $180,000 - $200,000 for Kansas City candidates, and $190,000 - $210,000 for candidates in Minneapolis, San Jose, and Redwood Shores. Actual initial salary may be above or below the identified ranges and will be based on relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law. A full comprehensive benefit plan is provided and includes health care, retirement plan, parental leave, and short/long term disability.

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and a writing sample.

Lathrop GPM is a full-service, Am Law 200 law firm with 14 offices nationwide. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a professional, challenging, yet comfortable working environment.

We celebrate and support diversity and the benefits it brings to our workplaces, clients, and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is the employment policy and practice of Lathrop GPM to recruit and hire employees without discrimination because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, national origin, military status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law.