IP Litigation (Life Sciences/ANDA): 2nd-6th year

Cooley LLP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous parental leave

Vacation time at four weeks per year

Sick time at two weeks per year

10 paid holidays each year

Short-term medical benefits

Job summary

Cooley LLP in Palo Alto is seeking a candidate with significant patent litigation experience for a role that involves active participation in case strategy and client engagement. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong academic background in life sciences and law, possess excellent writing skills, and be comfortable with court activities.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $235,000 – $390,000, dependent on location and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of significant patent litigation experience.
• Experience in U.S. District Courts and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
• Excellent writing skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Participate in case analyses and strategy development.
• Draft pleadings and conduct legal research.
• Engage in pre-trial and trial activities.

Skills

Patent litigation experience

Legal research skills

Strong writing skills

Court appearance experience

Education

Undergraduate or master’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or other life sciences

Law degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Someone with ANDA and/or other life sciences patent litigation experience who isn't afraid to stand up in court or take a deposition (and preferably has actually done both), is comfortable speaking directly with clients and opposing counsel, enjoys thinking creatively and working on a team, and is willing to actively participate in the strategic development of the case.

Desired Experience—2-6 years of significant patent litigation experience in U.S. District Courts and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (post‑grant proceedings), including participating in underlying case analyses; conducting factual and legal research; drafting pleadings; participating in discovery on infringement, validity, and damages issues, including depositions and expert discovery; researching and drafting dispositive and discovery motions and claim construction briefing; and participating in pre‑trial and trial activities. Ideal candidates will have: (i) an undergraduate or master’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or other life sciences discipline; (ii) experience working within the Intellectual Property department of a comparable law firm; and (iii) a high level of academic achievement from a law school institution. Candidates should have excellent writing skills. EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $235,000 – $390,000. Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre‑tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&DD, long‑term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults, and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, employees receive firm‑paid life insurance, AD&DD, LTD, short‑term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.