IP Litigation Associate — Patent & Trade Secret (EE)

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Flexible time off

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney with a patent and trade secret focus. The role offers hybrid work and exposure to high-stakes disputes before federal courts, ITC, and PTAB proceedings.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and 2–4 years of IP litigation experience. A technical degree is preferred, with strong research and advocacy skills and an entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 2–4 years of substantive experience in intellectual property litigation, including patent and/or trade secret disputes.
• Trial experience, IPR proceedings, and ITC litigation experience are highly valued.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently and effectively.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong work ethic, and collaborative team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a wide range of complex IP disputes, including patent and trade secret litigation.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in federal courts, ITC, and administrative proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other substantive legal documents.
• Coordinate discovery, including e-discovery processes, with clients, co-counsel, and vendors.
• Conduct depositions, support trial teams, and participate in hearings and trials.
• Collaborate closely with partners and senior associates to deliver exceptional client service.
• Engage with clients in strategic planning and risk assessment related to IP enforcement and defense.

Skills

IP litigation

Trial experience

IPR proceedings

ITC litigation

Client communication

Independent management

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

Engineering/Science background preferred

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney with a patent and trade secret focus. The role offers hybrid work and exposure to high-stakes disputes before federal courts, ITC, and PTAB proceedings.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and 2–4 years of IP litigation experience. A technical degree is preferred, with strong research and advocacy skills and an entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset.