Pay scale: $200000- $260000 Job Overview A law firm seeks a Patent Litigation Associate to join its expanding Intellectual Property Litigation team in Washington, DC. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters with a collaborative team, take on increasing responsibility, and build strong client relationships across industries including software, telecommunications, life sciences, and aerospace. Duties Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents while conducting thorough legal research. Take and defend depositions, prepare and respond to discovery requests, and manage case files. Participate in hearings, trial preparation, and oral advocacy in federal district courts, the Federal Circuit, the ITC, and the PTAB. Manage competing deadlines and collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues on complex challenges. Requirements 4-6 years of experience in commercial or intellectual property litigation. Experience in patent litigation is preferred. Membership in good standing in the jurisdiction where the associate will practice. Strong writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills. Education Law degree from an accredited institution. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a scientific field is a plus. Certifications Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is preferred but not required. Skills Ability to develop or deepen a patent litigation practice. Experience managing cases and working collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement allowing attorneys to work remotely two days per week. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. 401(k) retirement plan. Paid time off. Discretionary year-end merit bonus eligibility. This law firm was founded a few years ago and offers individual intention and innovative solutions. Their areas of practice include energy and utilities, financial services, real estate, environmental, insurance, intellectual property, healthcare, and manufacturing. Their offices are located across New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Florida, and Washington DC. This opportunity is being presented by BCG Attorney Search, a legal recruiting firm focused exclusively on placing attorneys in permanent positions with law firms. Since 2000, BCG Attorney Search has helped thousands of attorneys advance their careers at law firms ranging from specialized boutiques to major firms. Our recruiters combine direct relationships with law firms, detailed market research, and an extensive record of prior placements to identify where an attorney’s experience is most likely to be valued. We help attorneys understand their marketability, identify suitable firms, approach opportunities strategically and confidentially, prepare for interviews, and evaluate offers in light of their long-term career objectives. Our representation is confidential, and candidates never pay a fee for our services. Explore BCG’s thousands of successful placements here. BCG Attorney Search will confidentially review your application and will not forward your materials to the firm without first discussing the opportunity with you. Job ID: 437405