IP Litigation Associate - High-Stakes Patent Disputes

Top Echelon LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Echelon LLC seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Life Sciences Intellectual Property Litigation group. Hybrid locations include Boston and other major markets.

The candidate will handle complex patent and technology-related litigation, gaining courtroom and discovery experience in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and a strong IP disputes background, with excellence in writing and advocacy.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction in good standing.
• Strong background in intellectual property disputes, particularly patent litigation.
• Proven ability to take and defend depositions and manage motion practice.
• Skilled in written discovery, fact development, and expert discovery.
• Demonstrated proficiency drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in sophisticated intellectual property and patent litigation matters.
• Conduct all phases of written discovery, fact development, and case strategy.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation-related documents.
• Manage expert discovery and collaborate with technical and industry experts.
• Assist with trial preparation, hearings, and strategic litigation planning.
• Support clients in Inter Partes Review proceedings and other PTAB matters when applicable.
• Assist with ITC investigations and related proceedings as opportunities arise.
• Work closely with clients in technology-driven industries on complex and cutting-edge legal disputes.

Skills

Patent litigation

Deposition

Written discovery

Oral advocacy

Litigation strategy

Collaborative

Team oriented

Analytical writing

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/CS/CE

Tools

Inter Partes Review familiarity

ITC experience

Job description

Top Echelon LLC seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Life Sciences Intellectual Property Litigation group. Hybrid locations include Boston and other major markets.

The candidate will handle complex patent and technology-related litigation, gaining courtroom and discovery experience in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and a strong IP disputes background, with excellence in writing and advocacy.