IP Litigation Associate: High-Value Patent & Trade Secret

Interlink Talent Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency in New York is seeking a motivated Associate to join an Intellectual Property Litigation team. This role focuses on managing patent and trade secret cases, from initial stages to resolution, while providing mentorship to junior associates. Candidates should have 3–7 years of IP litigation experience with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $260,000 to $420,000 and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years’ experience in IP litigation, particularly patent and trade secret matters.
• Solid experience gained within a recognised law firm environment.
• Proven ability to take and defend depositions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support patent and trade secret litigation matters.
• Handle cases from initial stages through to resolution.
• Conduct detailed legal research and draft pleadings and submissions.

Skills

Experience in patent and trade secret litigation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

A leading legal recruitment agency in New York is seeking a motivated Associate to join an Intellectual Property Litigation team. This role focuses on managing patent and trade secret cases, from initial stages to resolution, while providing mentorship to junior associates. Candidates should have 3–7 years of IP litigation experience with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $260,000 to $420,000 and opportunities for professional development.