Pernini Legal, LLC
IP Associate Attorney Judicial Clerks
Pernini Legal, LLC, New York, New York, United States, 10292
Intellectual Property Associate Attorneys - Judicial Clerkship Background
Preferred Locations
:
Southern California ,
Bay Area , and
East Coast
Offices. Open to Multiple Other Locations , as listed at the bottom of this description. HYBRID
Our client, a prominent
Amlaw 50
firm, is seeking highly-qualified
Associate Attorneys
with judicial clerkship experience
to join their
Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation Practice Group (link removed) This is an exceptional opportunity for current judicial clerks to transition into high-impact roles advising on complex IP and patent litigation matters across a range of industries and technologies. Attorneys may join any of the firms U.S. offices, with strong preference given to candidates located in
Southern California , the
Bay Area , or along the
East Coast (link removed)>
Candidate Profile
JD
from a
top-tier law school
with a
strong academic record (link removed)> Active Bar Admission in
the relevant
jurisdiction ,
in good standing.
26 years
of substantive
law firm experience
in
IP
and/or
patent litigation (link removed)> Bachelor's degree or higher
in one of the following disciplines is
strongly preferred :
Electrical Engineering,
Computer Science,
Physics,
Chemistry,
Biochemistry,
Chemical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, or
Related technical discipline.
1+ year
of
current judicial clerkship
experience:
federal
court ( district court preferred ) or the
highest court
in
any US state
or in
DC (link removed)> Demonstrated proficiency in legal research, writing, and advocacy, with the ability to work independently on complex assignments.
Strong communication skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Represent clients in high-stakes patent and IP litigation matters in
federal courts
and
before the
U.S. International Trade Commission (link removed)> Draft and respond to
pleadings , manage
discovery , and contribute to
pretrial and trial preparation (link removed)> Leverage technical background to
analyze complex scientific and engineering concepts
and
communicate findings
to clients and courts.
Collaborate closely with partners, associates, technical advisors, and clients to develop litigation strategies and ensure successful case outcomes.
Participate in mentoring programs, professional development opportunities, and business development efforts.
Why Join Us?
Our client offers a dynamic platform for
judicial clerks
to launch or advance their careers in intellectual property litigation. The firm is known for its entrepreneurial culture, commitment to mentorship, and emphasis on
both professional excellence and personal well-being (link removed) You will work alongside top-tier practitioners and leading clients in some of the
most cutting-edge and technically sophisticated matters in the legal market (link removed)>
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation : includes an expected annual salary range of
$260,000-$390,000 , depending on experience and market factors, alongside discretionary performance-based
bonuses (link removed)>
Additional compensation : Judicial clerks joining our client directly from a clerkship at
a federal court, the highest court in any state, or the District of Columbia will receive a significant bonus.
Comprehensive benefits package : includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) plan, industry-leading parental leave benefits, child and elder care, pet insurance, FTO, wellness programs, paid holidays, and additional perks.
Application Requirements:
Ready to make an impact? Submit your
resume ,
cover letter , and
undergraduate ,
law
school , and
graduate
( if applicable )
transcripts
today!
Locations:
CA (Los Angeles, Orange County, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Silicon Valley)
Washington, D.C.
Chicago, IL
Boston, MA
New York, NY
Portland, OR
TX (Austin, Houston)
Seattle, WA
Wheeling, WV
Our client is
an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice[1]; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
#LI-DNP
Preferred Locations
:
Southern California ,
Bay Area , and
East Coast
Offices. Open to Multiple Other Locations , as listed at the bottom of this description. HYBRID
Our client, a prominent
Amlaw 50
firm, is seeking highly-qualified
Associate Attorneys
with judicial clerkship experience
to join their
Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation Practice Group (link removed) This is an exceptional opportunity for current judicial clerks to transition into high-impact roles advising on complex IP and patent litigation matters across a range of industries and technologies. Attorneys may join any of the firms U.S. offices, with strong preference given to candidates located in
Southern California , the
Bay Area , or along the
East Coast (link removed)>
Candidate Profile
JD
from a
top-tier law school
with a
strong academic record (link removed)> Active Bar Admission in
the relevant
jurisdiction ,
in good standing.
26 years
of substantive
law firm experience
in
IP
and/or
patent litigation (link removed)> Bachelor's degree or higher
in one of the following disciplines is
strongly preferred :
Electrical Engineering,
Computer Science,
Physics,
Chemistry,
Biochemistry,
Chemical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, or
Related technical discipline.
1+ year
of
current judicial clerkship
experience:
federal
court ( district court preferred ) or the
highest court
in
any US state
or in
DC (link removed)> Demonstrated proficiency in legal research, writing, and advocacy, with the ability to work independently on complex assignments.
Strong communication skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Represent clients in high-stakes patent and IP litigation matters in
federal courts
and
before the
U.S. International Trade Commission (link removed)> Draft and respond to
pleadings , manage
discovery , and contribute to
pretrial and trial preparation (link removed)> Leverage technical background to
analyze complex scientific and engineering concepts
and
communicate findings
to clients and courts.
Collaborate closely with partners, associates, technical advisors, and clients to develop litigation strategies and ensure successful case outcomes.
Participate in mentoring programs, professional development opportunities, and business development efforts.
Why Join Us?
Our client offers a dynamic platform for
judicial clerks
to launch or advance their careers in intellectual property litigation. The firm is known for its entrepreneurial culture, commitment to mentorship, and emphasis on
both professional excellence and personal well-being (link removed) You will work alongside top-tier practitioners and leading clients in some of the
most cutting-edge and technically sophisticated matters in the legal market (link removed)>
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation : includes an expected annual salary range of
$260,000-$390,000 , depending on experience and market factors, alongside discretionary performance-based
bonuses (link removed)>
Additional compensation : Judicial clerks joining our client directly from a clerkship at
a federal court, the highest court in any state, or the District of Columbia will receive a significant bonus.
Comprehensive benefits package : includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) plan, industry-leading parental leave benefits, child and elder care, pet insurance, FTO, wellness programs, paid holidays, and additional perks.
Application Requirements:
Ready to make an impact? Submit your
resume ,
cover letter , and
undergraduate ,
law
school , and
graduate
( if applicable )
transcripts
today!
Locations:
CA (Los Angeles, Orange County, Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Silicon Valley)
Washington, D.C.
Chicago, IL
Boston, MA
New York, NY
Portland, OR
TX (Austin, Houston)
Seattle, WA
Wheeling, WV
Our client is
an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice[1]; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
#LI-DNP