IP Litigation Associate

Beacon Hill; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a mid to senior-level Intellectual Property Litigation Associate to join its Chicago IP litigation team. The ideal candidate has 4-6 years of litigation experience, including drafting substantive motions and briefs, managing discovery, and taking and defending depositions to contribute to overall case strategy.

A technical or STEM background is strongly preferred, particularly in computer science, electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering, or related fields, with a

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of litigation experience.
• IP litigation experience preferred, particularly patent litigation.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Experience managing significant components of complex litigation matters.
• Illinois bar admission or ability to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of sophisticated IP disputes including patent, trademark, and trade secret matters.
• Draft substantive motions and briefs and manage discovery.
• Take and defend depositions and contribute to overall case strategy.

Skills

IP litigation experience

Patent litigation

Legal writing

Discovery management

Deposition experience

Case strategy

Job description

Nationally respected Midwest law firm seeks a mid to senior-level Intellectual Property Litigation Associate to join its growing IP litigation team in Chicago.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of sophisticated patent, trademark, trade secret, and other complex intellectual property disputes. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of litigation experience, including experience drafting substantive motions and briefs, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and contributing to overall case strategy.

A technical or STEM background is strongly preferred, particularly in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of litigation experience
• Intellectual property litigation experience preferred, particularly patent litigation
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Experience managing significant components of complex litigation matters
• Illinois bar admission or ability to waive in

Compensation: $220,000-$300,000 base salary, plus bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.