Patent Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Unlimited PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

EAP

STD insurance

LTD insurance

401(k) with company match

Continuing legal education (CLE)

Professional development

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a junior patent litigation associate to join its Salt Lake City, UT office. The candidate should have 1–3 years of patent litigation experience, including exposure to federal district courts, the ITC, or the PTAB.

The role involves assisting with research, discovery, briefing, and expert reports, collaborating within a team, and supporting community-building and diversity initiatives. JD required; registered patent attorney preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of patent litigation experience.
• Outstanding academic record.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Registered patent attorney status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal research, discovery, briefing, and expert reports.
• Collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Contribute to the firm’s community-building and diversity initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

JD degree

Technical degree (EE/CS)

Registered patent attorney preferred

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior patent litigation associate with 1-3 years of experience to join its Salt Lake City, UT office. The ideal candidate will have experience in patent litigation, including federal district courts, the ITC, and/or the PTAB.

Duties

• Assist with legal research, discovery, briefing, and expert reports.
• Collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Contribute to the firm's community-building and diversity initiatives.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in patent litigation.
• Outstanding academic record.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Registered patent attorney preferred.
• Technical degree, preferably in electrical engineering or computer sciences.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Registered patent attorney status preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Robust wellness program and unlimited PTO.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-forming benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunities for continuing legal education and professional development.