IP Litigation Associate

Lewis & Associates; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal staffing firm in Seattle seeks a candidate with 1-3 years of patent litigation experience. The ideal applicant will be admitted to practice in Washington and possess strong communication skills. They will work alongside experienced attorneys in a supportive environment promoting professional development. A pharmaceutical background is preferred. The role emphasizes the importance of collaboration and client service excellence.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of patent litigation experience.
• Admitted to practice in Washington.
• Pharmaceutical-related background preferred.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced IP Litigation attorneys.
• Assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact.

Skills

Patent litigation experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Job description

LEW I S & ASSOCIATES is a leader in providing Legal and Administrative staffing services. We are a sole source staffing firm giving you convenient ways of working with us. We make every effort to ensure the highest degree of professionalism and integrity in the staffing process. We understand the demanding role of recruiting to source the highest level of legal professionals while incorporating proven, innovative, and successful recruiting techniques.

Job Description

Our client represents leading global corporations, growth and middle‑market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs in every major industry group as well as public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations and individuals. Their practice is a robust full market practice — cutting edge, complex and dynamic, at once regional, national and international in scope.

The firm embrace their core values. They believe in hiring collaborative, committed, and diverse teams; using state‑of‑the‑art technology; offering continuous professional development training; and promoting pro bono and diversity initiatives. Most importantly, they strive to cultivate an environment that celebrates talented legal professionals.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 1‑3 years of patent litigation experience and must be admitted to practice in Washington. A pharmaceutical‑related background is preferred. Admission to practice in the U.S. P.T.O. is also preferred. Candidates must be self‑starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The selected candidate will work closely with experienced IP Litigation attorneys who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact. We require excellent oral and written communication skills and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.

Additional Information

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