Litigation Associate - Chemical #22551 Atlanta

Vanguard-IP • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) is recruiting for a Litigation Associate focused on chemical patent litigation in Atlanta. The role involves substantial patent litigation work, including managing discovery, drafting and arguing substantive motions, handling depositions, preparing witnesses, supporting trial teams, and developing case strategy. Candidates should have a strong technical background in chemistry, organic chemistry, small molecules, or a related discipline. Experience involving small molecules, polymers, or life sciences technologies is preferred. The position calls for strong advocacy and analytical skills, client responsibility, and collaborative teamwork.

Requirements

• Substantial patent litigation experience.
• Strong technical background in chemistry, organic chemistry, small molecules, or a related discipline.
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage significant client responsibilities and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience litigating matters involving small molecules, polymers, or life sciences technologies.
• A related advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.).
• USPTO registration; it is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage fact and expert discovery.
• Draft and argue substantive motions.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare witnesses.
• Support trial teams.
• Develop case strategy.
• Manage significant client responsibilities while working collaboratively in a team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed