Intellectual Property (Litigation)

Position(s) I am Applying for Intellectual Property (Litigation) Baker Botts L.L.P. is seeking a junior associate to join our Intellectual Property Department in our San Francisco or Palo Alto office. We are looking for a highly motivated associate with 2-3 years of IP litigation experience. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge intellectual property matters within a collaborative and dynamic environment. For positions based in the California offices of Baker Botts L.L.P., the salary range is $235,000 to $260,000. Preferred Qualifications / Experience: • Experience with all aspects of litigation from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal • Strong writing skills and experience drafting and reviewing legal documents, including complaints, motions, and discovery requests • Experience researching legal and technical issues related to patent claims, prior art, and infringement and invalidity issues • Experience supporting depositions, hearings, expert reports, and trials • Strong oral communication skills and experience coordinating with clients, experts, and internal teams to develop case strategies • Experience with patent drafting, prosecution, and strategy • Law degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials • Admitted to practice in California or another U.S. jurisdiction • Degree in a technical engineering or science field such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics • Licensed to practice before the USPTO or qualified to sit for the patent bar Search firms interested in submitting a candidate for this position should reach out to Stephanie Roth (stephanie.roth@bakerbotts.com) to establish a fee agreement and submit their candidate's materials. Baker Botts L.L.P. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.