Patent Litigation Attorney

Established (100+ Years) Premier Firm Seeking IP Litigation Associate for IP Litigation in Palo Alto, CaliforniaAn established firm based in Palo Alto, California with over 100+ years in practice is seeking an IP Litigation Associate with 2+ years of experience to join their team. This role focuses on patent litigation in U.S. District Court and before the PTAB, including post grant proceedings, claim construction, discovery, and trial preparation, representing leading technology clients in complex, high stakes matters.OfferSalary range: $235,000-$390,000+ contingent on experienceComprehensive medical insurance optionsHealth savings account with applicable medical plansDental and vision coverageHealth and dependent care flexible spending accountsPre tax commuter benefitsLife insurance, AD and D, short term and long term disability coverageBackup care for children and adults and parental support benefitsGenerous parental leave and fertility benefitsFour weeks of vacation annuallyTwo weeks of sick time annuallyTen paid firm holidays each yearQualifications2+ years of significant patent litigation experience in U.S. District Court and before the Patent Trial and Appeal BoardExperience conducting factual and legal research and participating in case strategy developmentStrong writing and analytical skills applied to pleadings, motions, and briefsComfort appearing in court, taking or defending depositions, and working directly with clients and opposing counselUndergraduate or masters degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, and or physicsExperience practicing within the intellectual property group of a comparable law firmStrong academic credentials from an accredited law schoolITC experience is a plusResponsibilitiesParticipate in patent litigation matters involving infringement, validity, and damages issuesDraft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and claim construction briefsConduct factual and legal research supporting case strategy and client counselingParticipate in fact and expert discovery including depositionsSupport pre trial preparation and trial proceedings in federal court and administrative forumsCollaborate with partners and associates to develop creative and effective litigation strategiesBenefits