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Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney

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Lateral Link is working directly with the hiring Partners of an elite Chicago Litigation Firm on a rare, unposted opportunity for a senior level IP Litigation Associate with 4-7 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.

Ideal Experience/Skillset:

  • Candidate must have 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
  • Experience arguing substantive motions strongly preferred but not required
  • Experience being on a trial team preferred but not required
  • Candidate must have a strong knowledge of the fundamentals of patent law
  • Candidate must have strong writing skills and have experience briefing discovery issues, Markman, and ideally (but not required) dispositive motions
  • A scientific or technical background (e.g. , an undergrad degree in a hard science or engineering) is a bonus but not required
  • Candidate must have have top-tier law school with excellent academic record or very top of class at a less renowned program
  • 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

Other Perks:

  • Firm will pay for relocation to Chicago and IL Bar exam
  • 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
  • Actually go to trial
  • Egalitarian, supportive, flexible culture
  • Casual and fun workplace
  • Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)

If you meet the above requirements and you're looking for a long-term, sustainable, and lucrative career with an actual path to partnership while working with top-flight clients, then please apply or send resume directly to

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Legal
  • Industries

    Law Practice and Legal Services

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