IP Litigation Senior Associate

WilmerHale; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking associates for its Intellectual Property Litigation practice in Palo Alto and other locations. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of post-JD experience, performing tasks such as depositions and discovery. Candidates must have a Juris Doctor and be licensed to practice law. A Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science is preferred. The firm offers a competitive compensation package and fosters a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of post-JD experience.
• Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing.
• Equivalent industry experience in relevant disciplines a plus.

Responsibilities

• Taking and defending depositions and handling motion practice.
• Conducting written and expert discovery, and drafting pleadings and motions.
• Experience with inter partes review and ITC proceedings is a plus.

Skills

Taking/defending depositions

Motion practice

Conducting written discovery

Expert discovery

Drafting pleadings and motions

Inter partes review

ITC proceedings

Excellent writing skills

Strong analytical skills

Collaborative work environment

Education

Juris Doctor

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business and we have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do—a commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting the best legal talent. Accordingly, the total compensation package—base salary, bonus and benefits—for all lawyers at the firm is highly competitive with that of other major law firms.

Our Intellectual Property Litigation practice is seeking associates with three to five years of post-JD experience. The positions can be located in Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Los Angeles or Washington, DC.

Qualified candidates will have experience in the following areas:

• Taking/defending depositions and motion practice.
• Conducting written discovery, expert discovery, drafting pleadings and motions.
• Inter partes review and/or ITC proceedings a plus.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor
• Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering preferred. Equivalent industry experience in these disciplines a plus.
• Successful candidates will have excellent writing skills, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran, or any other protected status under applicable law. WilmerHale will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and otherwise as required by applicable law.

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