Patent Litigation Associate — Hands-On IP, Early Responsibility

eZone staffing LLC; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

eZone Staffing LLC’s client, a Bay Area trial law boutique, seeks an associate with 3-7 years of patent litigation to join its Oakland office. The Associate will work primarily with the patent litigation team, assisting partners and counsel on diverse matters and performing research and investigations.

The position is predominantly in-office, with responsibility for drafting briefs, conducting discovery, taking depositions, and working with expert witnesses on active matters.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of law firm experience working on patent litigation matters.
• Active California bar membership in good standing.
• Strong command of legal research and writing; well-developed organization and analytical abilities.
• Willingness to take on significant responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist partners and counsel on various matters; conduct legal and factual research and investigations.
• Assess patent infringement and validity; draft briefs and pleadings.
• Perform discovery, prepare for and take depositions, and work with expert witnesses.
• Support trial teams on ongoing matters; engage in technical due diligence.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

California bar

Job description

eZone Staffing LLC’s client, a Bay Area trial law boutique, seeks an associate with 3-7 years of patent litigation to join its Oakland office. The Associate will work primarily with the patent litigation team, assisting partners and counsel on diverse matters and performing research and investigations.

The position is predominantly in-office, with responsibility for drafting briefs, conducting discovery, taking depositions, and working with expert witnesses on active matters.