IP Litigation Associate Attorney (IT/Engineering) - Washington, DC

AM Law 100 Firm's Washington D.C. office is seeking Associates to join its IP Litigation practice.

Requirements

• Experience: Someone with at least a basic understanding of and keen interest in patent law who isn't afraid to stand up in court or take a deposition (and preferably has actually done both), is comfortable speaking directly with clients and opposing counsel, enjoys thinking creatively and working on a team, and is willing to actively participate in the strategic development of the case. Litigation experience in U.S District Court and before the Patient Trial and Appeal Board (post-grant proceedings), including participating in underlying case analyses; conducting factual and legal research; drafting pleadings; participating in discovery on infringement, validity and damage issues, including depositions and expert discovery; researching and drafting dispositive and discovery motions and claim construction briefing; and participating in pre-trial and trial activities. Ideal candidates will have:(i) undergraduate or master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science and/or physics;(ii) experience working within the Intellectual Property department of a comparable law firm; and (iii) a high level of academic achievement from a law school institution. ITC experience would be a plus. Candidates should have excellent writing skills.
• 2-5 years of significant patent litigation experience is required.
• The expected annual pay range for this position is between $225,000 and $345,000.
• Submit: Resume.

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