Mid - Level Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking an intellectual property litigation associate with three to five years of experience to join its Technology & Intellectual Property Practice Group in the Portland, Seattle, Sacramento, or Salt Lake City office.

Our Technology & Intellectual Property Team

Stoel Rives’ Technology & Intellectual Property practice is a multidisciplinary group that includes attorneys with experience in business, regulatory law, and litigation related to intellectual property rights (patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets). Our patent litigation team mobilizes technical and scientific knowledge, business understanding and courtroom experience. Our attorneys have handled hundreds of patent litigations in courts throughout the United States, including in those jurisdictions known for speedy depositions and expedited paths to trial.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of patent litigation matters in U.S. federal courts, PTAB proceedings, and, as needed, ITC Section 337 investigations.

• Support day-to-day management of trademark and copyright litigation.

• Draft motions and briefs, including discovery motions, claim construction (Markman) briefing, Daubert motions, and dispositive motions, with opportunities to argue in court as appropriate.

• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses and assist in preparing inventors, experts, and corporate representatives for testimony.

• Assist with fact and expert discovery, including document review, ESI protocols, drafting protective orders, and coordination with vendors.

• Contribute to infringement and invalidity analyses; assist with preparation and refinement of contentions and collaborate with technical and damages experts.

• Support trial preparation, including drafting witness outlines, preparing exhibits, assisting with motions in limine and jury instructions, and providing in-court support.

• Assist with claim construction efforts, including researching key terms, analyzing intrinsic and extrinsic evidence, and drafting portions of briefing.

• Work with experts on damages analyses and support broader case strategy, including settlement discussions.

• Communicate effectively with internal teams and contribute to client reporting and case strategy discussions.

• Collaborate with partners, senior associates, and professional staff; provide guidance to junior team members and contribute to a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.

• 3–5 years of intellectual property litigation experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or leading IP boutique.

• Experience with key phases of intellectual property litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, expert discovery, claim construction, dispositive motions, and trial preparation.

• Experience drafting substantive motions and briefs; deposition and oral advocacy experience preferred.

• Technical background (e.g., electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics, biology, chemistry) preferred; USPTO registration a plus.

• Experience with PTAB IPRs and/or ITC Section 337 investigations is a plus.

• Experience with TTAB oppositions, cancellations, and/or appeals is a plus.

• Experience with UDPR complaints is a plus.

• Familiarity with FRCP, FRE, patent local rules, and e-discovery tools/practices.

• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and sound judgment.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction or ability to obtain admission by waiver.

Hours Expectations & Compensation

The hours expectation for this position is 1,800 billable hours and an “all-in” hours expectation of 2,050 or 2,150, depending on seniority. The billable hours expectation includes up to 50 pro bono hours. All-in hours include the billable hours expectation as well as any additional billable hours, additional pro bono hours, and investment hours. Investment activities include business development, professional development, mentoring and coaching, recruiting, contributing to the firm’s workplace culture, and civic and community activities

To be eligible for a bonus, associates must reach or exceed 1,850 billable hours (inclusive of up to 50 pro bono hours) and meet or exceed the all-in hours expectation.

The base compensation range for this position is $193,000 - $280,000, inclusive of salaries in all listed markets. Base compensation presented to an individual candidate may vary based on skills, overall experience, and market location.

Developing & Retaining Talent

Stoel Rives places a high priority on attracting, developing, and retaining lawyers and business professionals.

We offer a variety of training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills at all levels, as well as legal and professional skills generally. We have a coaching and mentoring program, and our new lawyer integration program provides new lawyers with the resources and information necessary to succeed after they join the firm. Finally, we have a core competency model which is a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques needed for long-term success at the firm.

We value lawyers and business professionals who bring to the firm different backgrounds and experiences. Our people bring a variety of educational backgrounds, unique career experiences, bodies of knowledge, technical abilities, and community involvement. This variety makes us better at advising and serving our clients and it ensures a positive and supportive workplace for everyone.

We are proud participants in the ABA Well-Being Pledge, strongly believing that the well-being of our people is paramount to the success of the firm.