IP Litigation Associate IT/Engineering

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Generous parental leave

Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an IP Litigation Associate in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of experience in patent litigation and will be tasked with participating in case analyses, conducting legal research, and drafting pleadings.

Strong writing skills and a high academic achievement from a law school are essential. The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous parental leave, and four weeks of vacation annually.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of patent litigation experience in U.S. District Court.
• Experience with infringement, validity, and damages issues.
• ITC experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in case analyses and strategic development.
• Conduct factual and legal research.
• Draft pleadings and motions.
• Engage in discovery processes, including depositions.
• Contribute to pre-trial and trial activities.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Teamwork abilities

Education

Undergraduate or master's degree in relevant engineering or science

High academic achievement from a law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an IP Litigation Associate in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in patent law, be comfortable in court settings, and possess excellent communication skills for client and counsel interactions.

Duties

• Participate in case analyses and strategic development.
• Conduct factual and legal research.
• Draft pleadings and motions.
• Engage in discovery processes, including depositions and expert discovery.
• Contribute to pre-trial and trial activities.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of patent litigation experience in U.S. District Court and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
• Experience with infringement, validity, and damages issues.
• Strong writing skills.
• ITC experience is a plus.

Education

• Undergraduate or master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or physics.
• High academic achievement from a law school institution.

Certifications

• None specified.

Skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Creative thinking and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Long-term care and backup care benefits.
• Generous parental leave and fertility benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick time per year.
• 10 paid holidays annually.