Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

Locations: Boston, MA; Connecticut; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Parsippany, NJ; Washington, DC.

Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate Attorney to join an established East Coast-based law firm with national and international reach. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of commercial or intellectual property litigation experience, with patent litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.

• Take and defend depositions.

• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.

• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.

• Manage cases, deadlines, and competing priorities.

• Participate in hearings, trial preparation, and other litigation proceedings.

• Collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver effective legal solutions.

• Develop client relationships while working on sophisticated patent disputes and other complex litigation matters.

Requirements:

• 4–6 years of commercial or intellectual property litigation experience.

• Patent litigation experience preferred.

• Strong legal writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work collaboratively with clients and colleagues.

• Active bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction where the candidate will practice.

• Admission to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office preferred, but not required.

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or a scientific field is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $200,000–$260,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, and office location.

• Eligibility for a discretionary year-end merit bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off.

• Hybrid work arrangement allowing attorneys to work remotely two days per week.

About the Firm:

The firm represents clients ranging from individuals and emerging businesses to Fortune 500 companies across a broad range of industries, including technology, life sciences, telecommunications, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, energy, and real estate. Its Intellectual Property & Technology team handles sophisticated patent disputes in federal district courts nationwide, before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the International Trade Commission, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney to join a collaborative team, take on increasing responsibility, work on complex matters, and build meaningful client relationships while advancing their patent litigation practice.