Patent Litigation Associate (5 - 8 Yrs Exp)

Patent Litigation Associate (5 - 8 Yrs Exp)

$250000 - $325000 per year | New York, NY | Hybrid | Permanent

Complex IP Disputes. Meaningful Responsibility. Direct Case Involvement.

A bit about us:

We are a collaborative law firm focused on helping clients navigate complex business disputes, regulatory challenges, and other high-impact legal matters. Our attorneys work across a range of industries and practice areas, handling matters that require strategic thinking, strong advocacy, and a practical approach to problem-solving. We believe effective legal work comes from teamwork, preparation, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. Our culture encourages lawyers to take ownership of their work, contribute meaningful ideas, and develop their skills through hands-on experience and mentorship. We value professionalism, accountability, and building long-term relationships with both clients and colleagues.

Why join us?

We offer the opportunity to do sophisticated legal work in an environment that balances high expectations with strong support systems. Associates are encouraged to take on meaningful responsibility, work closely with experienced attorneys, and gain exposure to all stages of a matter rather than being limited to a narrow role. We invest in professional development through ongoing training, regular feedback, and mentoring relationships that help attorneys grow throughout their careers. Our team-oriented culture promotes collaboration, accessibility, and knowledge-sharing across practice groups. We also recognize the importance of community involvement and provide opportunities for attorneys to participate in pro bono and other service-oriented work while continuing to build valuable advocacy and client-development skills.

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our intellectual property and technology disputes team. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys complex litigation, technical subject matter, and developing trial skills through meaningful hands-on experience.

We handle sophisticated disputes involving innovative technologies, scientific concepts, and valuable intellectual property rights. Attorneys in this role work closely with experienced litigators throughout every stage of a matter, from case assessment and strategy through discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation. We are looking for someone who is intellectually curious, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated to become a first-chair trial lawyer over time.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing complex intellectual property and technology-related disputes
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation filings
• Participate in all phases of discovery, including document review, written discovery, and witness preparation
• Take and defend depositions and assist with expert witness management
• Analyze technical, scientific, and business-related issues relevant to litigation matters
• Support case strategy development and trial preparation efforts
• Collaborate with attorneys, experts, consultants, and clients throughout the litigation process
• Manage case deadlines, workstreams, and litigation tasks across multiple active matters
• Prepare written analyses and recommendations regarding legal and strategic issues

Qualifications

• Significant experience handling complex litigation matters
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to understand and communicate technical or scientific concepts
• Excellent organizational, planning, and case management abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage assignments independently while working collaboratively with a broader team
• Interest in courtroom advocacy and long-term trial development