Associate

IP Litigation Associate (Mid–Senior) — New York

  • LocationNew York, New York
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Compensation$310k–$435k
  • PracticeIntellectual Property

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Mid- to senior-level associate role in a major New York IP litigation team handling complex patent disputes across technology and life-sciences matters. The role involves drafting pleadings, managing discovery, preparing claim construction and invalidity contentions, coordinating experts, and supporting trial preparation.

Ideal candidates have a strong technical background (computer science, electrical engineering, physics, molecular biology, chemistry or similar), solid patent litigation experience, and an interest in high-stakes, technology-focused IP work. Federal clerkship experience and admission to the patent bar are advantageous but not required.

  • Mid- to senior-level litigation associate with patent litigation experience
  • Undergraduate or graduate technical background (e.g., computer science, EE, physics, molecular biology, chemistry)
  • Strong drafting, litigation and discovery skills; experience with claim construction and expert workups
  • Federal clerkship and/or patent bar admission preferred but not required

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