IP Litigation Senior Associate

WilmerHale; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Benefits package

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking associates for their Intellectual Property Litigation practice with 3-5 years of post-JD experience. Positions are available in various locations including Washington, DC. Ideal candidates will possess a Juris Doctor, be licensed to practice law, and hold a Bachelor's degree in related fields. Excellent writing and analytical skills are essential. This role offers a highly competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post-JD experience in Intellectual Property Litigation.
• Licensed attorney in good standing in relevant jurisdiction.
• Willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Conduct written and expert discovery.
• Draft pleadings and motions.

Skills

Taking depositions

Motion practice

Conducting written discovery

Drafting pleadings

Strong analytical skills

Excellent writing skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or 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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