IP Litigation Associate #22637 Washington, DC

Vanguard Intellectual Partners, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Intellectual Partners, LLC in Washington, DC specializes in placing IP/patent professionals nationwide.

We focus on understanding clients’ technical needs and candidates’ talents, leveraging our broad network of long-term client relationships for a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience and offer trusted career advice and resume visibility to help you stand out.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent degree required.
• Bar admission in good standing required.
• Relevant IP/patent litigation experience in law firms or in-house.
• STEM undergraduate degree, preferably in physics or EE.
• USPTO admission is a plus.
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management under pressure

Drafting skills

English fluency

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission in good standing

STEM degree (Physics or Electrical Engineering)

USPTO admission (preferred)

Job description

Requirements

• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree
• Admission to the bar and in good standing
• Relevant law firm or in-house patent litigation experience
• Undergraduate degree or higher in a STEM field, preferably in physics or electrical engineering
• Admission to practice before the US Patent & Trademark Office is a plus
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
• Commercial and business awareness
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
• Excellent drafting skills
• Driven by professional growth
• Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative
• Long-term interest in business law
• Fluency in English
• International experience a plus

Summary

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

Confidentiality

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.