IT Intellectual Property Associate Attorney

pathwayRP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

pathwayRP is seeking an IT Intellectual Property Associate Attorney to join a high-tech IP litigation practice. This full-time role involves applying patent law expertise in various aspects of intellectual property litigation.

The successful candidate will analyze patents, conduct investigations, and represent clients in court. A J.D. and a degree in a technical field are required for this position. Join us in providing critical legal support to technology companies.

Qualifications

• Outstanding academic credentials in law.
• Experience in IP litigation preferred.
• Strong technical background in computer or electrical fields.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of IP litigation for high tech industry clients.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Analyze complex patents and claims.

Skills

Legal analysis

Patent law expertise

Technical writing

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Bachelor's degree in Computer Software, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

IT Intellectual Property Associate Attorney

EmTacq specializes in EMployer Talent ACQuisitions, matching the most qualified candidates with the most competitive positions available. We pride ourselves on not just putting bodies in seats, rather matching professionals to their careers. We are headquartered in the Raleigh / Durham, NC area. However, as a recruiting agency we service companies and candidates across the United States. We are your best source for professional, value driven recruitment services.

The role is full-time.

Seeking associates (multiple openings) to join a High Tech IP Litigation practice. The associates will apply technical and patent law expertise in handling all aspects of intellectual property (IP) litigation for companies in the high tech industry (i.e., electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, computer hardware and software, etc.), including analyzing complex patents and claims, conducting pre‑filing investigations and validity and infringement analyses, preparing full case work‑ups, and representing clients at trials in U.S. district court jurisdictions and at the International Trade Commission.

The associates will provide legal analysis and counsel on legal, policy, and general business issues, anticipating and guarding against legal risks facing the clients and the firm; conduct legal research and draft and/or review legal documents, including memoranda, procedural motions, depositions, and discovery requests and responses; conduct interviews of witnesses and/key employees; prepare outlines for depositions, and take and/or defend the same; perform IP due diligence assessments, including assisting with the development of invalidity strategies and case strategies; and conduct meetings with opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with outstanding academic credentials;
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Software, Computer Science, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related technical field.

EEO Statement

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. They are committed to attracting, retaining and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is their policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.