Patent Associate

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Patent Litigation Associate will serve as a key member of Bochner PLLC's Litigation and Intellectual Property practice. This role involves representing clients in complex patent litigation and IP-related disputes across federal and state courts. The Associate will work closely with partners and litigation teams throughout all phases of litigation, including pre-suit investigation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, claim construction, expert discovery, trial preparation, and appeals. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong legal research and writing skills, sound strategic judgment, and the ability to manage litigation workstreams in fast-paced environments. This position offers meaningful responsibility, client interaction, and opportunities to collaborate with attorneys across the firm. The role is hybrid for candidates based in the New York City area and fully remote for candidates located outside the greater NYC area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patent & IP Litigation

• Represent clients in patent infringement and related IP disputes in federal court proceedings.
• Assist with all phases of patent litigation, including pleadings, fact and expert discovery, claim construction, dispositive motions, trial preparation, and post‑trial briefing.
• Conduct legal and technical research related to patent validity, infringement, enforceability, and damages.
• Draft and review litigation filings, including complaints, answers, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses.
• Coordinate with experts on technical issues, infringement analyses, and expert reports.
• Support preparation for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Assist with PTAB proceedings, including IPRs and related USPTO matters, as applicable.

Case Management & Litigation Support

• Manage assigned litigation tasks efficiently across multiple active matters.
• Track deadlines, court rules, and scheduling orders to ensure procedural compliance.
• Coordinate with paralegals, litigation support staff, and co‑counsel.
• Maintain organized case files and accurate matter documentation.

Client Interaction & Advisory

• Interface directly with clients on litigation status, strategy, and procedural developments.
• Prepare client updates, status reports, and litigation memoranda.
• Provide clear, practical guidance aligned with client goals and risk considerations.

Internal Collaboration & Practice Development

• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas, including Corporate, IP prosecution, and Employment, on multidisciplinary matters.
• Contribute to internal knowledge management, litigation templates, and best practices.
• Support business development efforts, including pitch materials and matter summaries.
• Stay current on developments in patent law and IP litigation trends.

Compliance & Professional Responsibility

• Ensure compliance with ethical rules, confidentiality requirements, and Firm policies.
• Maintain accurate and timely time entries and billing documentation.

Other Duties

• Perform additional litigation‑related tasks as assigned or reasonably expected of an associate attorney.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Licensure & Experience

• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the New York State Bar.
• USPTO Patent Bar admission preferred.
• 3–7 years of litigation experience, with significant exposure to patent and/or IP litigation.
• Experience handling federal court litigation matters.
• Background in science or engineering is a plus but not required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters and multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Pro, and legal research platforms (Westlaw/Lexis).

Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and project‑management abilities.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also managing tasks independently.
• Adaptability in fast‑moving litigation environments.
• For remote roles: ability to maintain a professional, distraction-free workspace and availability during standard business hours, with flexibility as needed.

COMPENSATION & WORK ARRANGEMENT

• Salary range: $160,000–$250,000, commensurate with experience and geographic location.
• Hybrid work arrangement for New York City‑based candidates.
• Fully remote opportunity for candidates located outside the greater NYC area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Job requires :

• Sedentary work: extended periods of sitting.
• Regular use of hands for typing and document review.
• Occasional walking or standing within office or meeting settings.
• Regular verbal communication with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and computer systems.
• Close visual acuity for reviewing documents, analyzing data, and working on computer screens.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not a contract and does not create any contractual rights or guarantees of employment. The Firm reserves the right to modify or amend this description at any time, consistent with applicable law.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Bochner PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.