IP Litigation Associate: Complex Patent & Tech Trials

Stinson LLP; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stinson LLP is seeking a highly motivated Intellectual Property Litigation Associate to join its St. Louis office.

The attorney will work with Stinson's IP litigators in multiple markets and handle a broad range of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters. Training will be provided by seasoned trial lawyers, and the role emphasizes managing ESI, depositions, patent analysis, and drafting motions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in intellectual property litigation, especially patent litigation, or complex federal court litigation.
• Excellent academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required.
• Missouri bar eligibility or ability to become licensed in Missouri is required.
• Undergraduate degree in science or engineering a plus; Patent Bar eligibility a plus; Clerkship experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage ESI collection and production for matters.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Analyze patents and prior art; draft claim charts.
• Draft substantive motions and assist in hearings and trial preparation.

Skills

Patent litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Stinson LLP is seeking a highly motivated Intellectual Property Litigation Associate to join its St. Louis office.

The attorney will work with Stinson's IP litigators in multiple markets and handle a broad range of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters. Training will be provided by seasoned trial lawyers, and the role emphasizes managing ESI, depositions, patent analysis, and drafting motions.