Intellectual Property Associate

Role Title: IP Litigation Associate

Role Type: Full-time - Salaried Employee

Location: On-site, DC

Salary: $225,000 - $345,000

Company: One of the oldest premier global top 50 law firms at the forefront of innovation and legal excellence delivering best-in-class intellectual property, litigation, and corporate advice.

Job Description:

The candidate should have substantial experience in ANDA and/or other life sciences patent litigation. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated competence in court proceedings and depositions, with a proven track record in both areas. This individual should possess excellent communication skills, enabling them to engage effectively with clients and opposing counsel. A creative thinker who thrives in a collaborative team environment, the candidate should be proactive in contributing to the strategic development of cases.

Benefits:

Full range of elective benefits including:

• Medical, health savings account.
• Dental, vision health care.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term care coverage.
• Backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits.
• Paid medical and vacation leave.
• Parental leave and fertility benefits.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BS/MS in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or other life sciences disciplines.
• High level of academic achievement Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Experience working within the Intellectual Property department of a comparable law firm.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO.
• 2-5 years of significant patent litigation experience in U.S. District Courts and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (post-grant proceedings), including participating in underlying case analyses; conducting factual and legal research; drafting pleadings; participating in discovery on infringement, validity, and damages issues, including depositions and expert discovery; researching and drafting dispositive and discovery motions and claim construction briefing; and participating in pre-trial and trial activities.
• Experience in preparation and prosecution of U.S. patent applications.
• Strong writing skills.
• Winning mentality.
• Excited to learn and grow.