Junior-Level Litigation Associate – Mechanical

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP in Washington, DC seeks junior litigation associates with 1-3 years of patent litigation experience, including researching and drafting pleadings, discovery, and motion papers. Mechanical arts background preferred.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and exceptional writing skills. The firm offers a strong IP litigation platform with opportunities across federal courts and appeals.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of patent litigation experience.
• Experience in the mechanical arts and knowledge of computer technology, coding, and signal processing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Research and draft pleadings, discovery, and motion papers.
• Support associates in IP litigation across patent, trademarks, and related disputes.

Skills

Patent litigation

Legal writing

Research & drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Finnegan’s Mechanical Practice is seeking junior litigation associates in our U.S. offices.

Successful candidates must have 1-3 years of solid patent litigation experience, including researching and drafting pleadings, discovery, and motion papers. Experience in the mechanical arts combined with knowledge of computer technology, coding, and signal processing is required. Exceptional writing skills are a must. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree required.

Finnegan’s litigation practice covers all aspects of IP‑related disputes, from complex patent litigation and appeals to high‑profile trademark disputes. Our 230+ experienced litigators have handled hundreds of cases at all stages of litigation before courts and government agencies across the United States and in Germany and the UK. In the last five years, Finnegan has represented clients in more than 200 appeals at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Whether enforcing IP rights or defending against infringement or trade secret misappropriation accusations, our litigation teams know the procedural intricacies and calculated risks to consider in business disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, advertising, and trade secrets.

The base annual pay range for this role is between $225,000 - $260,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on the position will also be offered.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Finnegan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment, as defined by applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.