Midlevel IP Litigation Associate

We are a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.

Since 1946, we have fostered an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our lawyers and policy professionals to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity.

The ideal candidate will have two to four years of experience in IP litigation, with experience in life sciences and representing pharmaceutical companies preferred. Candidates should have experience independently conducting research, drafting substantive pleadings and motions, and organizing, conducting and managing the discovery practice. Candidates should also have some experience participating in hearings and depositions and interfacing directly with clients.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing
• Experience in Hatch-Waxman litigation
• Minimum of 2 years of experience practicing litigation, with a focus on Pharma Litigation
• Strong brief writing skills and deposition skills required, and hearing experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional time management skills
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services
• Candidates will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact. Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. We require strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.