Intellectual Property (Non-Patent) Trademark Copyright Associate

Pay scale: $235000- $310000

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented and motivated associate with 2 to 4 years of experience in AI, copyright, trademark, trade secret, and/or false advertising law to join its intellectual property and technology litigation practice in New York, New York. The firm is at the forefront of high-profile cases, including defending major technology companies in generative AI litigation, and maintains a nationwide team of renowned first-chair trial lawyers.

Duties

• Manage intellectual property and technology litigation and enforcement matters across copyright, trademark, trade secret, false advertising, and AI spaces.
• Develop strategy for complex litigation and enforcement actions while counseling clients on legal risks related to product development.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, demonstrating strong legal writing and verbal communication skills.
• Manage the discovery phase of litigation, including coordinating with clients and vendors to execute e-discovery processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive legal solutions and exhibit strong client-facing skills.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of experience in AI, trademark, copyright, false advertising, and/or trade-secret law, including litigation.
• Strong understanding of the Lanham Act, the Copyright Act, the DMCA, federal and state trade-secret statutes, and computer-access laws such as the CFAA.
• Willingness to engage with a broad range of laws and legal principles necessary to support technology clients with legal disputes.
• Membership in the state bar where the position is located is required.

Education

• Superior academic credentials and a Juris Doctor degree.

Certifications

• Active membership in the relevant state bar association.

Skills

• Trial experience is preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials, superior writing, and communication skills.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work effectively as a team player.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary merit bonus based on firm and individual performance.
• Elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Robust mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and industry-leading parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions with applicable medical plans.
• Flexible spending accounts and a 401K program.
• Compensated time off through a Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

"Substantial billable hours is the primary way to get the big bucks and partnership consideration at this large New York firm. With West Coast roots, but not attitude, these New York lawyers work hard. Competitive and fast-paced, this firm excels across practice areas, but is doing some particularly interesting VC work. Although a type A environment to be sure, the atmosphere is still friendly, albeit without a lot of casual partner/associate interaction. Partner/associate relationships are strong in professional terms, however, with excellent marks for training and a fairly regimented associate development program. Now competing to be one of New York's finest, this firm is increasingly selective in associate hiring."

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Job ID: 437410