Patent Litigation Attorney Job at Lateral Link, Chicago, IL

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  • Lateral Link
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Lateral Link is working directly with the hiring Partners of an elite Chicago Litigation Boutique on a rare, unposted opportunity for a mid-senior level Patent Litigation Associate with 3-7 years of experience. This position will take on a case leadership role with significant client contact and stand-up opportunities in cutting-edge patent litigation in tech, medical, and other fields.

Requirements:

  • Sense of humor is a must!
  • Substantial experience with major litigation and patent-lit-specific events, including preparing for Markman hearings, taking depositions and preparing witnesses for depositions, working with experts, preparing and responding to written discovery, and preparing contentions
  • Strong knowledge of the fundamentals of patent law
  • Strong writing skills and experience briefing discovery issues, Markman, and ideally (but not required) dispositive motions
  • JD from top-tier (T-14) law school with excellent academic credentials or finished in the very top of your class (i.e. magna or summa cum laude) at a law school outside the T-14

Preferences:

  • Experience arguing substantive motions strongly preferred but not required
  • Experience being on a trial team preferred but not required
  • A scientific or technical background ( e.g. , an undergrad degree in a hard science or engineering) is a bonus but not required
  • Candidates in Chicago or willing to relocate within 6 months are strongly preferred, but exceptional candidates outside Chicago will be considered on a case by case basis

Why You Should Apply:

  • Close-knit team with excellent trial attorneys (and more importantly, wonderful people)
  • No billables/tracking of hours
  • Top of the market compensation (with bonuses often above market)
  • Clear, attainable 8-year path to partnership - everyone will make Partner if they want to, no business/originations required
  • Hands-on training and mentorship - the partners will help you become a top-notch trial attorney
  • You will actually go to trial
  • Egalitarian, supportive, flexible culture
  • Casual and fun workplace
  • Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)
  • Firm will pay for relocation to Chicago and IL Bar exam expenses

If the above resonates and you're looking for a long-term, sustainable, and lucrative trial career with an actual path to partnership while working with top-flight clients, then please apply or send resume directly to zatassi@laterallink.com.

Job Tags

Casual work, Work at office, Relocation, Relocation package, Flexible hours

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