Junior to Mid-Level Associate in Contested Matters - Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Commuter benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a junior to mid-level associate with 2–6 years of patent litigation experience to join the Litigation group in the Contested Matters department in New York, NY. You will prepare and try patent matters, manage case strategy, and collaborate with witnesses and experts in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has strong written and verbal communication skills, experience with discovery and depositions, and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of patent litigation experience in district courts and/or ITC.
• Experience drafting motions and briefs on patent issues.
• Experience with discovery management and depositions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and try patent litigation matters.
• Manage case strategy, including all aspects of discovery.
• Collaborate with witnesses, including experts and fact witnesses.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and court arguments.
• Analyze products and patents for infringement and invalidity.

Skills

Patent litigation

Discovery management

Depositions

Team collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level associate with 2-6 years of patent litigation experience to join the Litigation group in the Contested Matters department in New York, New York.

Duties

• Prepare and try patent litigation matters.
• Manage case strategy, including all aspects of discovery.
• Collaborate with witnesses, including experts and fact witnesses.
• Analyze products and patents for infringement and invalidity.
• Conduct and defend depositions and witness examinations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and court arguments.

Requirements

• 2-6 years of patent litigation experience in district courts and/or before the ITC.
• Experience with patent infringement and validity analyses.
• Experience drafting and preparing motions and briefs on patent issues.
• Experience with litigation discovery management.
• Experience with depositions and working with expert and fact witnesses is preferable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized and collaborate effectively in team settings.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to or eligible for admission in Massachusetts, New York, or Washington, DC.

Skills

• Technical degree preferred (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry).

Benefits

• Multiple health care plan options, vision and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts and life insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, including sick and vacation time, and parental leave.
• Commuter benefits and charitable matching gift program.
• Well-being support and additional perks.