Associate / Attorney - Supreme Court and Appellate

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law ranked global firm with recognized appellate and IP strength seeking a mid level Supreme Court and Appellate Associate focused on Patent Appeals and IP to join its Washington, DC office.

This role offers direct access to sophisticated appellate matters, including high stakes patent and IP appeals before federal courts, supported by a deep national and international platform. You will work closely with seasoned appellate partners, gain meaningful responsibility for strategy and briefing, and build a long term profile as a go to patent appeals specialist.

Company Highlights

• Am Law ranked global platform with nationally recognized litigation and appellate capabilities
• High value patent and IP disputes for technology, energy, finance and other innovation driven sectors
• International footprint across major US, European and Asian markets supporting complex cross border matters
• Collaborative, mentorship focused culture with direct partner access on leanly staffed teams
• Structured training, leadership development and strong diversity, wellbeing and pro bono commitments

The Role

• Draft appellate briefs and substantive motions in complex patent and other IP appeals
• Support and ultimately argue appeals before federal courts of appeals and state appellate courts
• Conduct intensive legal research and analysis on intricate technical and legal issues
• Collaborate with trial teams and clients to refine issues and appellate strategy
• Work closely with senior appellate partners, taking substantive ownership of key workstreams

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a mid level Supreme Court and Appellate Associate focused on Patent Appeals and IP with:

• 5 to 7 years of appellate litigation experience focused on patent and IP appeals
• Demonstrated experience drafting appellate briefs and substantive motions in patent or IP matters
• Admission to at least 1 state bar, with Federal Circuit admission strongly preferred
• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Prior clerkship experience, ideally with the Federal Circuit or a patent focused district court

Compensation & Benefits

• $365,000 to $420,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Performance based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm support

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