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Intermediate/Mid-Level IP Litigation Associate (full-time)
Position Type: Full-time; hybrid position(in-office 2-3 days/remote remaining days)
Boutique intellectual property law firm is seeking a full-time, intermediate/mid-level litigation associate with solid in-court experience, preferably federal, to work as a member of its IP Litigation and Anti-Counterfeiting team. Candidate must be very well organized, detail-oriented and have a demonstrated interest in litigation and intellectual property law. A high-level of confidence, strong research abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and hands on experience with the discovery process and motion practice, are required.
Primary Duties:
• Manage complex IP litigations, including drafting and filing of pleadings, motions, research in support of motions, drafting and responding to discovery, hearing preparation, and court appearances;
• Perform factual and legal research to identify creative solutions to nuanced legal issues;
• Assist with copyright filings; and
• Assist with pre-litigation matters, such as drafting and sending out warning letters, among other things.
Skills/Qualifications:
• 2-4 years of intellectual property litigation experience;
• Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor required;
• Admission to NY State Bar required, SDNY and EDNY admission preferred, CA admission a plus;
• Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills;
• Demonstrated excellence in creative legal writing, as well as legal research;
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work independently, as well as in a team setting;
• Enthusiastic, energetic, confident and highly motivated personality; and
• In-court experience, federal litigation experience preferred.