Patent Litigation Associate for Top Boutique

Atticus Recruiting Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading litigation boutique in Chicago is seeking a skilled patent litigation associate. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of patent litigation experience from a top-tier platform, strong brief writing skills, and exposure to trial work. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to engage with high-stakes litigation on behalf of top global clients.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of sophisticated patent litigation experience.
• Excellent academic record from a top-tier law school.
• Technical background in engineering or hard sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex patent litigation cases and assist in trials.
• Draft legal briefs and supportive documentation.
• Conduct hearings and depositions.

Skills

Legal brief writing

Oral arguments

Trial preparation

Research skills

Education

Degree from top-tier law school

Job description

We are working with the Managing Partner (who we placed) of a Benchmark Litigation “Highly Recommended” litigation boutique that is seeking a highly skilled and well-trained patent litigation associate for its Chicago office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a rising litigation associate to practice cutting edge, high stakes litigation on behalf of leading global commercial clients in close concert with nationally recognized trial attorneys. Exceptional work experience and concomitant compensation awaits successful applicants.

Requirements

• Two or more years of sophisticated patent litigation experience from a top-tier, nationally recognized litigation platform.
• Exceptional legal brief writing skills including substantive experience with summary judgments, claim construction, and other complex dispositive motions and supportive memorandum.
• Hands-on experience with oral arguments, hearings, depositions, and exposure to trials and/or trial preparation.
• Excellent academic record from a top-tier law school or top of class achievement from a lower-ranked school.
• A technical background or undergraduate degree in engineering or hard sciences is preferred but not required.

Location: Chicago
Employment Type: Law Firm
Experience: Junior Attorney

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