Patent Litigation Associate

Job Description

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The Washington D.C. office of McGuireWoods seeks a Junior or Mid‑Level Associate for the Patent Litigation Team. McGuireWoods’ intellectual property lawyers help clients develop, protect and leverage commercially valuable ideas and information, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and other creative assets to advance their business goals. Our intellectual property strength is recognized by prestigious legal guides and clients alike. Chambers USA and U.S. News - Best Lawyers consistently rank our intellectual property practice as top‑tier and many of our lawyers are honored individually. In Chambers USA, the definitive guide to leading lawyers, one client said, “They are a first‑rate law firm in all respects.” Clients also praised team members as “phenomenal,” “intelligent, thoughtful and creative” and as “top‑notch litigators” who “find a solution when others cannot.” Leading industry and legal publications and media outlets such as Corporate Counsel, E‑Commerce Times and Law360 regularly seek out our partners for their insights on patent litigation and other IP‑related developments.

We provide comprehensive, sophisticated patent litigation solutions – whether offensively or defensively in competitor v. competitor matters, or in the defense of lawsuits brought by non‑practicing entities – that help our clients navigate these complex cases successfully and cost‑effectively. Many of our lawyers hold advanced degrees in engineering and the sciences, allowing us to quickly learn our clients’ technology. We represent clients from virtually every sector of the global economy, including telecommunications providers, computer software and hardware providers, financial institutions, and manufacturers.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers our attorneys a competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities and billable hours credit for pro bono work. Continually establishing new initiatives and enhancing existing efforts, we focus on meaningful support for our lawyers in their careers. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Salary

Salary : $235,000 - $310,000

Job Requirements

• Qualified candidates will have 2 - 4 years patent litigation experience.
• Candidate must have Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering degree.
• Must have a strong academic record, excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Please submit cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample.
• D.C. Bar is required.

Please be advised that this is a national search with a focus on the following markets : Houston, Dallas, Raleigh, Richmond and Washington D.C.

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