IP Litigation Associate #22638 Boston

Vanguard-IP • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in placing intellectual property and patent professionals nationwide. Its focus on intellectual property helps it understand clients’ technical needs and candidates’ talents and career interests. The firm describes a broad network of long-term client relationships, recruiters with more than 10 years of IP recruiting experience, and expertise in the IP job market. It offers candidates career advice and resources to help get their résumés noticed by relevant contacts.

Vanguard-IP respects candidate confidentiality and obtains express authorization before submitting a résumé to a client. Candidates interested in other locations may apply for this opening or other opportunities in their preferred markets.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree.
• Admission to the bar and good standing.
• Relevant law firm or in-house patent litigation experience.
• Undergraduate degree or higher in a STEM field, preferably physics or electrical engineering.
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity; creative thinking.
• Commercial and business awareness.
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure while juggling multiple projects.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Motivation for professional growth; proactive, resourceful, and takes initiative.
• Long-term interest in business law.
• Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
• International experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree