IP Litigation Associate - Tech Patent Trials (Hybrid)

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Life Sciences Intellectual Property Litigation group in a hybrid capacity.

The successful candidate will handle complex patent and technology-related litigation, gaining courtroom, discovery, and strategic experience while collaborating with leading trial and patent litigators. Qualified candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and a strong IP disputes background, with a technical degree preferred in

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in a applicable jurisdiction in good standing.
• Strong background in intellectual property disputes, particularly patent litigation.
• Proven ability to take and defend depositions and manage motion practice.
• Skilled in written discovery, fact development, and expert discovery.
• Demonstrated proficiency drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings.
• Familiarity with IP/ITC matters is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in sophisticated IP and patent litigation matters.
• Conduct all phases of written discovery, fact development, and case strategy.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Manage expert discovery and collaborate with technical experts.
• Assist with trial preparation, hearings, and strategic litigation planning.
• Support IC/ITC IP matters and related proceedings when applicable.
• Assist with ITC investigations and related proceedings as opportunities arise.
• Work closely with clients in technology-driven industries on complex disputes.

Skills

Deposition skills

Litigation strategy

Oral advocacy

Written discovery

Pleadings and motions drafting

Analytical and research skills

Strong writing ability

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from top-tier law school

Active Bar Admission in relevant jurisdiction

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Computer Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Life Sciences Intellectual Property Litigation group in a hybrid capacity.

The successful candidate will handle complex patent and technology-related litigation, gaining courtroom, discovery, and strategic experience while collaborating with leading trial and patent litigators. Qualified candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and a strong IP disputes background, with a technical degree preferred in