Patent Litigation Associate – Am Law 200 Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Chicago is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate with over 3 years of experience. This role involves representing clients in patent litigation, drafting briefs, and advocating in court. The firm is recognized as one of the best places to work, offering a collaborative and impactful legal environment.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of patent litigation experience.
• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred.
• Strong academic credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients nationwide across a range of industries in patent litigation matters.
• Draft briefs, take and defend depositions, and argue motions in court.

Skills

Patent litigation experience

Drafting briefs

Taking and defending depositions

Arguing motions in court

Strong academic credentials

Education

BSEE/BSME

Job description

Patent Litigation Associate – Am Law 200 Firm

• Associate
• Law Firm

About the Position:
Our client, a sophisticated national law firm, has an immediate need for a patent litigation attorney (3+ yrs) to join its innovative practice group in Chicago as an associate. This premier practice represents clients in courts throughout the United States in a variety of IP litigation matters, with significant bench and jury trial experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a strong Am Law firm that was recently named one of the best law firms to work for in 2025!

Highlights:
· Busy national IP litigation practice that represents clients from a range of industries
· Named one of the best law firms to work for in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report
· Recognized on the BTI Client Service A-Team list in 2024
· Firm has a pro bono committee that works closely with organizations and community partners across the country

Responsibilities:
· Represent clients nationwide across a range of industries in patent litigation matters
· Draft briefs, take and defend depositions, and argue motions in court

Required Qualifications:
· 3 or more years of patent litigation experience
· Background in electrical or mechanical engineering (BSEE/BSME preferred)
· Experience with writing briefs, taking and defending depositions, and arguing motions in court
· Strong academic credentials

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $205,000 – $225,000.

Position Type

• Associate

Employment Type

• Law Firm

Practice Areas

Job ID

• 2371

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