Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate — High-Stakes Growth
Watts & Associates Recruitment
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Job summary
Watts & Associates Recruitment represents a prestigious Am Law 50 life sciences law firm seeking a Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate in Chicago, IL. The role targets individuals with 2–7 years of patent litigation or life-sciences litigation experience.
Ideal candidates will possess strong legal research, writing and analytical skills, with the ability to understand complex scientific issues. Expect ownership of substantive workstreams and close collaboration with partners.
Qualifications
- Strong legal research and writing abilities.
- Ability to understand and communicate complex scientific issues.
- Strong discovery and case-management fundamentals.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, motions and substantive briefs.
- Analyse patents, scientific records and technical evidence.
- Manage discovery and document-production workstreams.
- Support claim-construction and infringement analysis.
- Work with scientific, technical and damages experts.
- Prepare fact and expert witnesses.
- Assist with depositions, hearings and trial preparation.
- Contribute to case strategy and settlement analysis.
- Support appellate or PTAB matters where relevant.
Skills
Education
Job description
Watts & Associates Recruitment represents a prestigious Am Law 50 life sciences law firm seeking a Life Sciences Patent Litigation Associate in Chicago, IL. The role targets individuals with 2–7 years of patent litigation or life-sciences litigation experience.
Ideal candidates will possess strong legal research, writing and analytical skills, with the ability to understand complex scientific issues. Expect ownership of substantive workstreams and close collaboration with partners.
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