Intellectual Property Associate - Technology

Wilmer•Denver, CO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business and we have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do—a commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting the best legal talent. Accordingly, the total compensation package— base salary, bonus and benefits —for all lawyers at the firm is highly competitive with that of other major law firms. WilmerHale is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Intellectual Property Associate Attorney to join our thriving IP practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge patent prosecution and litigation matters with a team of experienced attorneys. This role can be based in our Boston, Denver, New York, San Francisco, Palo Alto or Washington, DC office. Please submit your law school, undergraduate and graduate school transcripts.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering required with preference for Graduate Degree or industry experience in these disciplines.
2-4 years of post-JD experience in both patent prosecution and IP litigation.
Admission to practice before the USPTO.
Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based (MA, NY, CA or DC).
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Nice To Haves

Graduate Degree or industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
Experience with post-grant proceedings, such as inter partes reviews and post-grant reviews.
Experience in taking and defending depositions.

Responsibilities

Drafting and prosecuting patent applications before the USPTO.
Developing and managing strategic IP portfolios for clients.
Providing mentorship and training to junior associates.
Conducting pre-litigation diligence
Drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, and preparing expert witnesses.
Experience with post-grant proceedings, such as inter partes reviews and post-grant reviews is preferred.
Experience in taking and defending depositions is a plus.