Patent Litigation Associate

McGuireWoods LLP; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McGuireWoods LLP, located in Raleigh, seeks a Junior or Mid-Level Associate for its Patent Litigation Team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex patent litigation cases across a variety of sectors, utilizing the firm's prestigious reputation in intellectual property.

The ideal candidate will have 2-7 years of patent litigation experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering. Excellent academic credentials and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 2 - 7 years of experience in patent litigation is required.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Excellent academic credentials are necessary.

Skills

Patent litigation experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Computer Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

The offices of McGuireWoods seeks a Junior or Mid-Level Associate for the Patent Litigation Team.

McGuireWoods’ intellectual property lawyers help clients develop, protect and leverage commercially valuable ideas and information, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and other creative assets to advance their business goals. Our intellectual property strength is recognized by prestigious legal guides and clients alike. Chambers USA and U.S. News - Best Lawyers consistently rank our intellectual property practice as top-tier and many of our lawyers are honored individually. In Chambers USA, the definitive guide to leading lawyers, one client said, “They are a first-rate law firm in all respects.” Clients also praised team members as “phenomenal,” “intelligent, thoughtful and creative” and as “top-notch litigators” who “find a solution when others cannot.” Leading industry and legal publications and media outlets such as Corporate Counsel, E-Commerce Times and Law360 regularly seek out our partners for their insights on patent litigation and other IP-related developments.

We provide comprehensive, sophisticated patent litigation solutions — whether offensively or defensively in competitor v. competitor matters, or in the defense of lawsuits brought by non-practicing entities — that help our clients navigate these complex cases successfully and cost-effectively. Many of our lawyers hold advanced degrees in engineering and the sciences, allowing us to quickly learn our clients’ technology. We represent clients from virtually every sector of the global economy, including telecommunications providers, computer software and hardware providers, financial institutions, and manufacturers.

Job Requirements

• 2 - 7 years patent litigation experience
• Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering degree
• Excellent academic credentials