IP Litigation Associate - Hybrid, High-Impact Cases

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an IP Litigation Associate Attorney in Chicago to work on sophisticated intellectual property disputes and complex litigation matters.

You will collaborate with seasoned litigators, handle patent, trademark, and trade secret cases, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and help prepare for depositions and trial. A license to practice in Illinois and 1+ year civil litigation experience are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Illinois Bar license.
• 1+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience with legal research, drafting, discovery, and litigation support.
• Strong analytical, writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Interest in intellectual property litigation; patent litigation or STEM background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patent, trademark, trade secret, and other IP litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Manage written discovery, document review, and discovery responses.
• Assist with depositions, witness preparation, expert discovery, and trial preparation.
• Analyze complex legal and technical issues to help develop effective litigation strategies.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients while progressively taking ownership of case responsibilities.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Litigation support

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an IP Litigation Associate Attorney in Chicago to work on sophisticated intellectual property disputes and complex litigation matters.

You will collaborate with seasoned litigators, handle patent, trademark, and trade secret cases, conduct legal research, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and help prepare for depositions and trial. A license to practice in Illinois and 1+ year civil litigation experience are required.