IP Litigation Associate - CHI

Greenberg Traurig Amsterdam; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a mid-level IP Litigation Associate to join their dynamic team in Chicago. This exciting role involves working on trademark and copyright litigation, where you'll handle all aspects of litigation, from drafting complaints to managing discovery. The firm offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're a motivated self-starter with a passion for intellectual property law, this is your chance to make a significant impact early in your career.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K

Discretionary Bonus

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Commuter Programs

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of litigation experience, managing written discovery and depositions.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trademark and copyright litigation matters.
• Draft complaints and manage high-volume discovery.

Skills

Litigation Experience

Legal Research

Writing Skills

Analytical Skills

Self-Motivation

Flexibility

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, is looking to hire a mid-level IP Litigation Associate in the Chicago office's Intellectual Property and Technology group. This position will assist with trademark and copyright litigation matters, including anti-counterfeiting litigation and online enforcement. The role involves handling all aspects of litigation, such as drafting complaints, applications for TROs and preliminary injunctions, managing high-volume discovery, taking depositions, and preparing dispositive motions and settlement agreements. GT seeks a motivated self-starter who works well on a team and is eager to take ownership of key case aspects and develop leadership skills early in their career.

We Offer: Competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Candidates should have 3-4 years of litigation experience, including managing written discovery, brief writing, depositions, and related tasks. The ideal candidate must possess excellent academic credentials, strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Self-motivation and flexibility are essential. Prior experience at a regional or national law firm is preferred. Applicants must be admitted in Illinois or eligible to waive in.

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable).

Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third-party submissions; for access, contact Julie Yedinak.

Compensation: The expected pay range for this position is $230,000-$300,000 per year. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. Full-time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with optional HSA, short and long-term disability, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401K, vacation, sick leave, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary benefits include accident insurance, voluntary life, disability, long-term care, critical illness, cancer insurance, pet insurance, and possibly commuter and transit programs in certain markets.

GT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to an inclusive workplace, considering all applicants without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics, in accordance with non-discrimination principles.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice

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