Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition • Chicago, IL

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

A premier national law firm is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Dallas office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing innovative companies in sophisticated patent disputes involving cutting-edge technologies across a broad range of industries.

Requirements

• 2–6 years of patent litigation or intellectual property litigation experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Nice To Haves

• Experience handling patent infringement litigation in federal courts and before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is preferred
• Technical background in engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or another scientific discipline is preferred
• Experience representing clients in the technology, telecommunications, software, hardware, manufacturing, life sciences, or financial services industries is a plus
• Experience defending and prosecuting matters involving competitor disputes and non-practicing entity (NPE) litigation is desirable
• Excellent academic credentials

Responsibilities

• Handling patent infringement litigation in federal courts and before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
• Managing all phases of litigation, including pleadings, fact and expert discovery, depositions, claim construction, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Working with technical experts, inventors, and in-house counsel on complex technology matters
• Representing clients in the technology, telecommunications, software, hardware, manufacturing, life sciences, or financial services industries
• Defending and prosecuting matters involving competitor disputes and non-practicing entity (NPE) litigation
• Managing sophisticated litigation matters while working directly with clients and trial teams

Benefits

• Compensation $235,000 – $410,000
• Nationally recognized intellectual property litigation platform
• Exposure to complex patent litigation involving cutting-edge technologies
• Representation of leading technology companies, manufacturers, and financial institutions
• Significant client interaction and responsibility
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment

What This Job Offers

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