Patent Litigation Attorney (3–5 Years)

Permanent Placements LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected litigation law firm in Chicago is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its intellectual property litigation team. The position involves managing patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in patent litigation, strong legal research skills, and a collaborative working style. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and develop professionally in a supportive environment focused on client success.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in patent litigation at a reputable law firm.
• Registered (or eligible for registration) to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• Team-oriented and collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

• Involved in every aspect of case management including pleadings, discovery, and depositions.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy.
• Participate in trials and appeals.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Collaboration

Case management

Technical background (Engineering/Biology)

Education

J.D. with strong academic credentials

Job description

Our client is a nationally respected litigation and business law firm with offices in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Ann Arbor, and Southern California. Known for its elite trial teams and strategic advisors, the firm represents Fortune 500 companies and market-leading businesses in complex disputes and high-stakes transactions. With deep experience across class actions, white collar defense, product liability, commercial litigation, and sophisticated corporate matters, they offer pragmatic, results-driven counsel tailored to each client’s business objectives. Attorneys thrive in a dynamic, inclusive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and a relentless focus on client success.

Position Description:

Our client is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its intellectual property litigation team, which handles a diverse mix of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with partners while gaining hands on experience across all phases of complex litigation.

The associate will be involved in every aspect of case management, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, court hearings, motion practice, trials, and appeals. Our client emphasizes a highly collaborative environment where attorneys at all levels contribute to developing and executing litigation strategy. The culture prioritizes professional development, diversity, collegiality, and excellence.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in patent litigation at a reputable law firm
• Technical background in one of the following strongly preferred: Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or Material Science
• Trademark, trade secrets, and/or copyright experience preferred but not required
• Registered (or eligible for registration) to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or substantial patent litigation experience
• J.D. with strong academic credentials
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Team oriented, collaborative, and collegial working style