Patent Litigation Associate

Patent Litigation AssociateThe client is seeking an Associate with 3-7 years of litigation experience to join its patent litigation practice. The Associate will primarily work with the patent litigation team, assisting partners and counsel on various matters. Responsibilities include conducting legal and factual research and investigations, assessing patent infringement and validity, drafting briefs and pleadings, managing discovery, performing technical research and due diligence, preparing for and taking depositions, and working with expert witnesses. The position offers junior attorneys significant responsibility and opportunities to work directly with partners, including arguing motions, taking depositions, and participating in trial teams. The role is primarily in-office.Assist partners and counsel on various patent litigation matters.Perform legal and factual research and investigations.Assess patent infringement and validity.Draft briefs and pleadings.Conduct discovery.Perform technical research and due diligence.Prepare for and take depositions.Work with expert witnesses.Handle other assignments related to the firm's ongoing matters.Work directly with partners on litigation matters, including arguing motions, taking depositions, and participating in trial teams.3-7 years of law firm experience working on patent litigation matters.Excellent academic credentials.Strong legal research and writing skills.Well-developed organizational, communication, and analytical abilities.Willingness to take on significant responsibility.Technical background in engineering or computer science preferred but not required.