IP Litigation Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Morrison Foerster; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Industry-leading parental leave

401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans

Global wellness program

Paid annual fees for state bar registration

Job summary

Morrison Foerster is seeking a skilled attorney to join their IP Litigation Practice Group in Boston, MA. You will represent clients in complex patent disputes, providing expert counsel and litigation strategy in high-stakes cases.

The ideal candidate has a background in life sciences, intellectual property matters, and strong analytical skills. The role also emphasizes leadership, along with outstanding research and communication capabilities.

Compensation ranges from $225,000 to $390,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the state bar in Massachusetts.
• Outstanding research and analytical skills required.
• Strong work ethic and leadership skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in high-profile patent disputes.
• Counsel clients on ongoing legal matters.
• Manage litigation strategy in patent cases.

Skills

Intellectual property matters

Strong analytical skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Research skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in hard or life sciences

Strong academic credentials in law

Job description

Our IP Litigation Practice Group

As a patent litigation powerhouse, we represent clients in their highest-profile and most complex patent disputes in the tech, life sciences, and the consumer products industries. Although we are capable of resolving matters before trial, the prowess of our courtroom litigators is second to none. We stand out for our superb knowledge of patent law, experience with judges in high-volume patent venues, and facility with explaining cutting-edge technologies to juries. Learn more about the team and the work you could do at https://www.mofo.com/capabilities/patent-litigation.

Who You Are

• You are a high performer with intellectual property matters, including patent and/or trade secret litigation.
• You have an undergraduate degree in hard or life sciences.
• You have strong academic credentials in law and undergraduate coursework.
• You have a strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters.
• You also have outstanding research and analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and have sound legal and business knowledge in working on a broad spectrum of cases and counseling clients with respect to ongoing matters.
• You are admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing.

Own Your MoFo Career

• MyMoFo, a best-in‑class and transparent framework for success, provides associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.
• MoFo Navigate, our mentoring and sponsorship programs, takes a holistic approach to professional growth. By encouraging collaboration and leveraging insight across departments and geography, and over the course of each attorney’s career, MoFo Navigate creates a support system dynamic enough to respond to the changing needs of all of our attorneys as they grow and develop.
• MoFo NEXT, our dedicated Center for Career Advancement, offers services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.

What We Offer

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.
• Tax‑free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Dedicated in‑house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

Compensation

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New York, NY annual salary range: $225,000 to $390,000

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San Diego, CA annual salary range: $225,000 to $390,000

San Francisco, CA annual salary range: $225,000 to $390,000

Seattle, WA annual salary range: $225,000 to $390,000

Washington, DC annual salary range: $225,000 to $390,000

Equal Opportunity Employment

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances.