Senior IP Litigation Attorney — Hybrid, Ownership & Growth

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney to manage complex IP and commercial disputes, develop case strategies, and work directly with clients.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with meaningful ownership of matters, opportunities to mentor junior attorneys, and collaboration with experienced colleagues. A strong benefits package includes health, retirement matching, generous PTO, and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of complex commercial litigation or intellectual property litigation experience.
• Experience drafting substantive legal motions and briefs, managing discovery, and preparing for depositions.
• Ability to independently manage significant litigation responsibilities and deadlines.
• Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Patent, trademark, or trade secret litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial and IP litigation involving patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and related disputes.
• Develop litigation strategies and evaluate case strengths, risks, and potential resolutions.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Lead discovery efforts, including written discovery, document production, disputes, and depositions.
• Prepare for, take, and defend depositions involving witnesses and key participants.
• Collaborate with clients, technical experts, and attorneys to develop compelling legal arguments.
• Manage significant case responsibilities with increasing independence and direct client interaction.
• Support hearings, expert discovery, trial preparation, and other proceedings.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Advocacy

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Active Illinois Bar license

Job description

Confidential Employer in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney to manage complex IP and commercial disputes, develop case strategies, and work directly with clients.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with meaningful ownership of matters, opportunities to mentor junior attorneys, and collaboration with experienced colleagues. A strong benefits package includes health, retirement matching, generous PTO, and potential bonuses.