Intellectual Property & Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney (Mid-level)

Job Description

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Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Associate with 4–6 years of experience to join a sophisticated litigation practice handling intellectual property, consumer class action, and complex commercial disputes.

The ideal candidate will have substantive litigation experience involving one or more of the following areas: copyright, trademark, trade secret, consumer class actions, and complex commercial litigation.

Locations

Opportunities are available across multiple offices, including:

• Boston, MA
• New York, NY
• San Francisco, CA
• Santa Monica, CA
• Seattle, WA
• Silicon Valley, CA
• Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated intellectual property and complex commercial litigation matters.
• Represent clients in disputes involving:
  • Copyright
  • Trademark
  • Trade secrets
  • Consumer class actions
  • Complex commercial matters
• Conduct substantive legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in fact and expert discovery.
• Assist with and take responsibility for significant components of complex litigation matters.
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.
• Assist with case preparation for hearings, mediation, and trial.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Copyright litigation
  • Trademark litigation
  • Trade secret litigation
  • Consumer class actions
  • Complex commercial litigation
• Superior academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sophisticated litigation matters.
• Must be admitted in the jurisdiction of the applicable office or eligible to sit for or waive into the next available bar examination.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $310,000–$390,000, depending on experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus for eligible attorneys.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Wellbeing benefits.

Application Materials

Candidates should be prepared to provide:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Law school transcript
• Writing sample

Why This Opportunity

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a mid-level litigator to develop a sophisticated practice spanning intellectual property and complex commercial disputes. The role is particularly well suited for attorneys with experience in copyright, trademark, trade secret, or consumer class action litigation who want exposure to challenging, high-level matters and continued professional growth. xhyhwjd

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