IP Litigation Associate Attorney (Patents)

Dickinson Wright; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and profit sharing plans

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Emergency travel assistance

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Junior Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of patent litigation experience and an engineering degree. This entry-level position requires strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills, along with a commitment to client service. The anticipated salary range is $150,000 to $240,000, and the firm offers a generous benefits package that includes health insurance, 401(k), and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of patent litigation experience.
• USPTO registration is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in patent litigation.
• Manage internal and external client relationships.
• Travel for court appearances and depositions.

Skills

Strong legal writing skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Ability to manage competing deadlines

Teamwork and client service commitment

Education

Engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, materials or aerospace)

Job description

IP Litigation Associate Attorney (Patents)

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Dickinson Wright is seeking a Junior Level Patent Litigation Associate for our Southeast Michigan; Reno, Nevada; Austin, Texas; Denver, Colorado; and Silicon Valley offices. Qualified candidates will have 2-4 years of patent litigation experience, and an engineering degree (preferably in mechanical, electrical, materials or aerospace engineering). USPTO registration is a plus, but not required.

Candidates must have strong legal writing skills and must be willing to travel for court appearances and depositions. Candidates must also be proactive, with a strong business and entrepreneurial sense and communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage internal and external client and counsel relationships and must have strong analytical, problem‑solving, and issue resolution skills. Candidates must also have the ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines and a demonstrated commitment to teamwork and client service.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $240,000. Please note that a variety of factors determine compensation, including geographic location, experience, relevant degrees and certifications, and other applicable factors authorized by law. This position also qualifies for an annual merit‑based bonus.

Dickinson Wright offers a generous benefits package for eligible full‑time associate attorneys within our U.S. offices, including health, dental, and vision; 401(k) and profit sharing plans; paid vacation; and parental leave. Additional elective programs include: a health flexible spending account, a health savings account, identity theft protection, a dependent day care reimbursement account, commuter benefits, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability protection, an employee assistance program, and emergency travel assistance.

In accordance with Colorado law, applicants can redact any age‑related information on their application materials.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice