IP Litigation Associate or Partner

BCG Attorney Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is looking for an experienced IP litigator in Irvine, CA. The successful candidate will manage all phases of intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret cases.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school, active bar membership, and 5-8 years of IP litigation experience. Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of IP litigation experience.
• Active bar membership.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret litigation in federal courts.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions and Markman briefs.
• Take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Develop and execute case strategy, including damages theories.
• Coordinate with technical experts and in-house counsel.
• Mentor junior associates and supervise document review teams.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing skills

Relevant IP industry experience

Trial or appellate argument experience

Experience with ITC Section 337 investigations or TTAB/PTAB proceedings

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced IP litigator in Irvine, CA. The successful candidate will manage all phases of intellectual property litigation, from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal, while collaborating with clients to develop case strategies and manage complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.

Duties

• Manage patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret litigation in federal courts and PTAB, with potential ITC cases.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, Markman briefs, and other pleadings.
• Take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Develop and execute case strategy, including damages theories.
• Coordinate with technical experts and in-house counsel.
• Mentor junior associates and supervise document review teams.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership.
• 5-8 years of IP litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing skills.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar membership.

Skills

• Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing skills.
• Relevant IP industry experience preferred.
• Trial or appellate argument experience preferred.
• Experience with ITC Section 337 investigations or TTAB/PTAB proceedings preferred.