Patent Litigation Life Sciences Associate #20827 Washington, DC

Job description

AmLaw 100 Firm with Cravath level compensation. Fortune Magazine: "100 Best Companies to Work At." Active at the PTAB and ITC. The firm ranks highly for a Positive Culture and Associate Satisfaction. Outstanding programs for Formal Training and Integration of Lateral Hires. REQUIREMENTS Strong academic performance, and excellent writing and communication abilities. Candidates should have experience specifically in life sciences patent litigation, including drafting briefs and engaging in all phases of fact and expert discovery. Preference will be given to those with technical degrees in biology, chemistry, pharmacology or related fields. Additional qualifications include the following: • Excellent legal research skills, highly organized with strong attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment. • Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required. • Admission to the state bar and in good standing. 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.