Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney
Aligned Talent Acquisition•Chicago, IL
•Hybrid
About The Position
Aligned Talent Acquisition is continually seeking experienced Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorneys for opportunities with Am Law 50, Am Law 100, Am Law 200, regional, and boutique law firms throughout the Chicago market. This role involves high-profile intellectual property litigation, representing innovative companies across a wide range of industries. It offers sophisticated courtroom and trial experience, significant client interaction, and strategic case management, with excellent long-term career growth in a specialized practice.
Requirements
- 3–7 years of intellectual property litigation experience gained at a sophisticated law firm.
- Experience practicing before U.S. District Courts, the Federal Circuit, the PTAB, or the ITC is a plus.
- Experience drafting Markman briefs, dispositive motions, appellate briefs, and complex discovery.
- Strong legal writing, analytical, advocacy, and client counseling skills.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required.
- Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted.
Nice To Haves
- Technical background or degree in engineering, computer science, chemistry, biology, physics, or a related field is preferred for patent-focused practices.
Responsibilities
- Handling patent litigation, trade secret litigation, trademark disputes, copyright litigation, and unfair competition matters.
- Drafting Markman briefs, dispositive motions, appellate briefs, and complex discovery.
- Independently managing sophisticated litigation matters while maintaining significant client interaction.
Benefits
- Compensation $260,000 – $390,000+
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
