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Optimum Results Staffing

Intellectual Property Associate - Multiple Offices

Optimum Results Staffing, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Job Description

Job Description

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate (Mid-Level, 2-8 Years)

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Locations:

All U.S. Offices (New York, NY; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Silicon Valley, CA; Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Seattle, WA; Boston, MA; Miami, FL)

About the Firm

Our client is a premier global litigation firm known for its high-stakes intellectual property disputes. Our IP practice represents some of the world’s most innovative companies in patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright litigation across a wide range of industries, including technology, life sciences, and consumer products.

Position Overview

We are seeking

mid-level IP litigation associates

(J.D. Class of

2022-2016 ) to join our dynamic and highly ranked Intellectual Property Litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to work on

high-profile patent and technology disputes , engage in complex legal analysis, and gain hands-on courtroom experience in federal courts, before the ITC, and in PTAB proceedings.

Key Responsibilities • Assist in all phases of

patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright litigation , including case strategy, legal research, and motion practice. • Draft and argue motions in

federal courts, ITC, and PTAB proceedings . • Take and defend depositions, participate in witness preparation, and work closely with expert witnesses. • Manage discovery, including drafting discovery requests, responses, and conducting document review. • Conduct

claim construction analysis and non- infringement/invalidity

contentions . • Work closely with

partners and clients , providing strategic counsel on IP litigation matters.

Qualifications



J.D. from a top-tier law school

(T14 preferred). ✔

2-8 years of IP litigation experience

at a law firm handling complex patent disputes. ✔

Technical background (preferred but not required)

in

engineering, computer science, life sciences, or related fields . ✔ Strong experience in

legal research, drafting pleadings, and oral advocacy . ✔ Admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; USPTO admission is a plus.

Why Join Us? • Work on

high-stakes, industry-defining cases . • Competitive compensation and top-tier benefits. •

Opportunities for advancement

and mentorship from leading IP litigators. • A

collegial, team-oriented environment

focused on professional growth.

If you’re a talented IP litigator looking for an opportunity to work on cutting-edge cases with an elite team, we encourage you to apply.