Senior Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health coverage

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D

Pre-tax transit

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Portland, Oregon seeks a litigation associate with 4-6 years of experience to handle district court cases, ITC proceedings, and arbitrations involving patents or trade secrets. The role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and room to develop expertise in post‑grant patent matters.

Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, a proven ability to research and craft persuasive filings, excellent communication, and a demonstrated connection to the Portland

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Top one-third of class credentials.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technical background and active patent bar registration preferred.
• Judicial clerkship experience, Federal Circuit valued.
• Established presence or strong ties to the Portland area.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in district court, ITC, or arbitration.
• Engage in IPRs or other post-grant patent proceedings.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft persuasive documents.
• Advocate effectively on behalf of clients.

Skills

Litigation

Patent law

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a litigation associate with 4-6 years of experience to join their Portland, Oregon office. The ideal candidate will have experience in district court cases, ITC proceedings, or arbitration involving patents or trade secrets. The position offers flexible hybrid work arrangements.

Duties

• Represent clients in district court cases, ITC proceedings, or arbitration.
• Engage in IPRs or other post-grant patent proceedings.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft persuasive legal documents.
• Advocate effectively on behalf of clients.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Excellent academic credentials (top one-third of class preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technical background and active patent bar registration preferred.
• Judicial clerkship experience, particularly at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, is highly valued.
• Established presence or strong ties to the Portland area.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active patent bar registration preferred.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective advocacy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan and profit sharing.
• Comprehensive health care plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• Long and short-term disability coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Pre-tax transit and flexible spending accounts.