IP Litigation Attorney

My client, a well respected and growing law firm, is looking for an experienced and motivated Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation Attorney to join the team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in intellectual property disputes, excellent analytical and advocacy skills, and the ability to manage complex litigation matters.

This is an opportunity for an attorney who enjoys developing litigation strategies, protecting clients' intellectual property rights, and delivering practical, results-oriented legal solutions.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in intellectual property litigation matters, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes, as applicable to the attorney's experience.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies tailored to clients' business objectives.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex intellectual property issues.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Work closely with clients to assess legal risks, communicate case developments, and recommend effective courses of action.
• Collaborate with colleagues, experts, and other professionals to build persuasive cases.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as appropriate.
• Monitor developments in intellectual property law and identify opportunities to provide proactive legal guidance to clients.
• Maintain strong client relationships while managing competing deadlines and priorities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the relevant state bar.
• Experience handling intellectual property litigation matters in a law firm or comparable legal environment.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting litigation briefs, motions, and discovery-related documents.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working effectively within a team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with patent, trademark, copyright, or trade secret litigation.
• Experience managing cases through significant litigation milestones, including depositions, dispositive motions, mediation, or trial.
• Technical or scientific background, particularly for patent litigation matters, where applicable.
• Experience working with expert witnesses and technical evidence.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective litigation strategies and achieve favorable client outcomes.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is betwee n $170k-250k base . Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.