Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

All-purpose leave

Backup childcare

Wellness programs

Cultural events and social activities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a mid-level Patent Litigation Associate in San Francisco, CA, to join its Intellectual Property practice. The ideal candidate will hold a technical degree and possess 2–5 years of patent litigation experience in federal courts, with strong writing and research abilities to support complex patent disputes.

The role involves drafting pleadings and briefs, managing discovery, and preparing for depositions, with opportunities to engage across industries and collaborate with

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of patent litigation experience in federal district courts.
• Bar admission in California or eligible for admission by waiver.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs for federal district court cases.
• Manage written discovery processes.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions and other litigation phases.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Coding experience

Client collaboration

Education

Technical degree in CS/CE/EE

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney to join their Intellectual Property practice in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patent litigation and a technical degree.

Duties

• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs for federal district court cases.


• Manage written discovery processes.


• Conduct comprehensive legal research.


• Prepare for and participate in depositions and other litigation phases.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of patent litigation experience in federal district courts.


• Member of the state bar for the office location or eligible for admission by waiver.


• Excellent academic credentials.


• Highly developed organizational, writing, and analytical skills.

Education

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical field.

Certifications

• State bar membership or eligibility for admission by waiver.

Skills

• Technical aptitude to work with complex technologies.


• Hands-on coding experience in modern programming languages preferred.


• Ability to collaborate with clients across various industries.

Benefits

• Healthcare, vision, and dental coverage.


• Retirement plans.


• All-purpose leave.


• Backup childcare and wellness programs.


• Cultural events and social activities.