Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

A law firm seeks a lateral associate with intellectual property litigation experience to join its Litigation Group in Los Angeles, California. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in IP litigation at a comparable law firm and a strong academic background. This position is not open to current law students. Duties Handle complex intellectual property disputes, including antitrust and competition law issues. Enforce patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and other IP rights. Defend against claims of infringement and manage litigation concerning patent license agreements. Communicate complex technical issues to judges and juries effectively. Represent clients in bench and jury trials, arbitrations, and appellate courts. Counsel clients on strategic and day-to-day IP portfolio management. Requirements Minimum of two years of IP litigation experience at a comparable law firm. Strong academic background preferred. Education Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Certifications Admitted to practice law in the state of California. Skills Excellent communication and analytical skills. Ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously. Strong research and writing abilities. Equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Reasonable accommodations for eligible individuals with disabilities or religious observances. This Los Angeles office of a top-tier New York firm is well-established and generally emphasizes representation of financial and commercial clients in securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, project finance transactions and a broad range of business litigation. The firm has a reputation for being intense and conservative; however, candidates frequently describe the Los Angeles office as more laid back. Candidates frequently comment on the amount of trust partners place in associates here. Salaries are extremely competitive and, from what weve heard, billables are right at the acceptable minimum. #J-18808-Ljbffr BCG Attorney Search