Content, Media, and Entertainment Associate/IP & Patent (Chicago)
About The Position
Our nationally recognized and award-winning Content, Media, and Entertainment (CME) team is immersed in virtually all aspects of the technology, media and entertainment industries and understands the highly complex issues innovative companies face. We practice at the forefront of these changes and guide clients in evaluating and analyzing emerging technologies and platforms, navigating and litigating disputes, advising on legislation and regulation, and providing practical, creative guidance on strategic transactions. The successful candidate can expect to work on a wide variety of fast-moving and complex matters with a focus on emerging technology, artificial intelligence and patent matters. Duties include client counseling, oral advocacy before a variety of courts and governmental agencies, fact development, legal research, strategic analysis, and writing. Candidate should be a detail-oriented, independent self-starter with excellent written and oral communication + project management skills. JD from an accredited law school + BA/BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field + excellent academic credentials are required Prior experience litigating patent matters in district courts and before the USPTO. Candidate should possess a strong commitment to pro bono representation. The ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment is essential. Membership in the Illinois bar is required. Please submit a cover letter, resume, (unofficial) transcript, references, and a writing sample for consideration. The starting base salary for this position is expected to be $235,000 - $390,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school
- BA/BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field
- Excellent academic credentials
- Prior experience litigating patent matters in district courts and before the USPTO
- Membership in the Illinois bar
Nice To Haves
- Detail-oriented
- Independent self-starter
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Project management skills
- Strong commitment to pro bono representation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Responsibilities
- Client counseling
- Oral advocacy before a variety of courts and governmental agencies
- Fact development
- Legal research
- Strategic analysis
- Writing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
