Associate – Contested Matters #22555 New York

Job description

A top-rated IP Boutique Firm. Per Vault: Top 10 Best Mid-Size Law Firms to Work For. Very busy at the PTAB and ITC. REQUIREMENTS • A degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or related field of study is preferred, but not required • JD from an ABA-accredited law school • Admitted to or eligible for admission in Washington, DC • Prior patent litigation experience in district courts and/or before the ITC • Previous experience with handling patent infringement and validity analyses • Previous experience with drafting and preparing motions and briefs concerning patent issues • Previous experience with handling/managing discovery aspects of litigation • Some previous experience/involvement with preparing for, defending, or taking depositions and working with expert and fact witnesses is preferable • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to stay organized and exercise extreme attention to detail, collaborate and work effectively in team settings SUMMARY Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide. Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge. Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter. We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity. CONFIDENTIALITY At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients. **Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.