Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney

Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney

Intellectual Property Consulting (“IPC”), a boutique firm specializing in intellectual property law, seeks an intellectual property attorney to join our Birmingham office. This position will focus on litigation in state and federal courts, but the ideal candidate must have an interest in handling different aspects of intellectual property including licensing and prosecution work. Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and must be admitted to a U.S. bar. At least three (3) years litigation experience is required, including courtroom experience, conduct and defend depositions, drafting complex motions, drafting and responding to written discovery, strong legal research skills and above average writing skills. This is a serious courtroom practice with real responsibility, real hearings, and real first-chair expectations. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a courtroom, capable of managing matters independently, and motivated to build a practice. Our other criteria for this position are flexible, but preference will be given to candidates with a number of factors:

• Specific intellectual property experience is NOT required, but will be given preference.

• Although 3 years experience required, preference will be given to candidates with 5 or more years.

• Candidates who have passed the patent bar, or have eligibility and willingness to sit for the patent bar, will be given preference.

• Preference will be given to litigation attorneys who also have basic corporate experience, such as entity formation and preparation of corporate governance documents such as operating agreements and shareholder agreements.

• Portable intellectual property business will be given a strong preference, although not required (IP attorneys with a strong portable book of business may be considered for a separate position with the firm).

About Us

IPC handles all aspects of trademark, patent, copyright and trade secret law, including litigation, prosecution, licensing and the corporate and securities services that complement our IP services. We provide intellectual property counseling in a wide variety of industries – ranging from medical device technology to the toy industry. We are proud to be the largest IP boutique firm in the Gulf Coast. From our New Orleans and Birmingham offices, we provide leading intellectual property counseling to clients across the United States and internationally.

IPC is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the positive value of diversity and promote equality. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientation, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the legal industry.

Compensation and Benefits

Specific salary will depend on experience and portable business. The firm offers compensation packages that are competitive with or exceed compensation levels in the Birmingham market, including mandatory and discretionary bonuses. The firm provides a full range of benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) with employer matching, and paid parking. The firm stresses a manageable work-life balance; our billable requirements are significantly below market requirements.

Please Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume via LinkedIn, specifically identifying any of the factors listed above that may give you a preference for this position. If your experience and skills seem like a good match, we will contact you promptly.