Senior Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $220000.00 - $300000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take your litigation career to the next level by handling sophisticated intellectual property and complex commercial disputes.
• Enjoy meaningful case ownership with opportunities to shape litigation strategy manage significant matters and work directly with clients.
• Benefit from a flexible hybrid schedule that supports collaboration and work-life balance.
• Work alongside accomplished attorneys in a supportive environment that values your expertise judgment and professional growth.
• Expand your IP litigation experience across patent trademark trade secret and technology-related disputes.
• Enjoy exceptional benefits including bonus potential comprehensive health coverage retirement matching generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.

Location

Chicago IL Hybrid

Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment that combines productive remote work with valuable in-person collaboration. Join our Chicago legal team and enjoy the opportunity to build a rewarding career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Note

Candidates must have 3 years of complex commercial litigation or intellectual property litigation experience and an active Illinois Bar license . Intellectual property litigation experience particularly patent litigation is strongly preferred but not required. We welcome experienced commercial litigators interested in advancing their careers in intellectual property litigation.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established respected law practice known for delivering sophisticated legal solutions and exceptional client service. Our collaborative team handles challenging litigation matters while maintaining a supportive professional and approachable work environment.

We believe talented attorneys deserve meaningful responsibility opportunities to grow and the freedom to make a lasting impact on their clients and careers.

Job Description

As a Senior Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney you will play an important role in managing complex litigation matters developing case strategies and helping clients navigate sophisticated intellectual property disputes.

• Handle complex commercial and intellectual property litigation involving patents trademarks trade secrets and related disputes.
• Develop litigation strategies and evaluate case strengths risks and potential resolutions.
• Draft and argue substantive motions briefs pleadings and other litigation documents.
• Lead discovery efforts including written discovery document production discovery disputes and depositions.
• Prepare for take and defend depositions involving witnesses and other key participants.
• Collaborate with clients technical experts and attorneys to develop compelling legal arguments.
• Manage significant case responsibilities with increasing independence and direct client interaction.
• Support hearings expert discovery trial preparation and other litigation proceedings.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to a collaborative high-performing litigation team.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Illinois Bar license.
• 3 years of complex commercial litigation or intellectual property litigation experience.
• Experience drafting substantive legal motions and briefs managing discovery and preparing for depositions.
• Ability to independently manage significant litigation responsibilities and deadlines.
• Strong legal research writing advocacy and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication organizational and client service abilities.
• Patent litigation trademark litigation or trade secret litigation experience preferred.
• Technical or STEM background is a plus but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe exceptional legal work happens when talented attorneys are trusted supported and empowered to succeed.

Youll enjoy sophisticated legal matters meaningful client relationships collaborative colleagues and opportunities to take ownership of challenging litigation while continuing to grow professionally.

Our benefits include medical dental and vision insurance 401(k) matching paid vacation and holidays paid parental leave life and disability coverage wellness benefits and potential performance bonuses.

If youre ready to make a meaningful impact and advance your litigation career wed love to hear from you!

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements : IL bar license. 3 years of complex commercial litigation or intellectual property litigation experience.

• Required Years as Associate: 3 years of complex commercial litigation or intellectual property litigation experience.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
• $220K$245K (3 to 4 years);
• $245K$280K (5 to 6 years);
• $280K$300K (7 years). Recommended breakdown of client-provided range.

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Miller Johnson is an established full-service law firm with a sophisticated Chicago IP litigation practice. This senior associate handles complex commercial and IP disputes discovery substantive motions depositions and litigation strategy. Requires IL bar license and 3 years of complex commercial or IP litigation experience; patent litigation preferred.

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