IP Litigation Associate - Cravath-Scale Pay, Elite Team

BCL Legal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cravath-scale compensation

Collaborative environment

Bonus structure

Job summary

BCL Legal is assisting a leading AmLaw Top 50 firm seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate in Washington, DC or New York with 4-7 years of experience.

You will draft pleadings, manage discovery, and perform legal research, working closely with Partners in a collaborative, high-caliber environment. Cravath-scale compensation with additional bonus layers is offered.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of IP litigation experience.
• Bar in the state you will practice and in good standing.
• Strong academic background; clerkship preferred but not required.
• Technical background in electrical/computer engineering or CS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, motions and briefs.
• Managing written discovery.
• Conducting legal research.

Skills

IP litigation

Legal research

Pleading drafting

Discovery management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar in good standing (US state)

Job description

A V-10, AmLaw Top 50 firm are looking to expand their Intellectual Property Litigation team with an Associate in either their D.C. or New York office that has around 4-7 years of experience. Described as a litigation powerhouse, they sit comfortably atop their perch as a top five firm for litigation specifically in Vault's rankings. They work on complex and significant matters and provide the very highest level of legal services.

What's in it for you?
* Joining a strong team where you will have close working relationships with Partners
* A collaborative and collegial environment
* Cravath-scale compensation with additional bonus layers

Quick overview of the role:
* Drafting pleadings, motions and briefs
* Managing written discovery
* Conducting legal research

What they're looking for:
· 4-7 years of IP litigation experience
· To be barred in the state you'd be working in and for the bar to be in good standing
· Strong academic background
· Preference for those who have completed a clerkship but not essential

Given the technical elements of this position, they are keen on candidates to have a scientific background, ideally in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or other similar fields.

If this sounds of interest and you meet the above requirements, please apply directly or contact me on [e-mail].