A Washington, DC-based law firm is actively seeking a seasoned attorney with extensive patent litigation experience to join its intellectual property team. The role offers the opportunity to take on lead responsibilities in complex patent litigation matters, including pre-trial strategy, trial execution, and appellate work. This position is ideal for a legal professional eager to play a pivotal role in high-stakes patent disputes while mentoring junior colleagues in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Duties
Lead and manage all stages of patent litigation from pre-suit investigation through trial and appeal
Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions
Prepare infringement and invalidity contentions and manage claim construction (Markman) proceedings
Conduct and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses
Develop and execute litigation strategy across venues including district courts, the ITC, and the PTAB (inter partes reviews)
Draft briefs for trial and Federal Circuit appeals
Collaborate with clients, co-counsel, and internal legal teams to drive case strategy and execution
Supervise, mentor, and train junior legal staff and associates
Requirements
Minimum 10 years of experience in patent litigation
Proven background managing patent cases at the district court level and through appeal
Familiarity with inter partes review (IPR) proceedings
Significant experience handling technical patent matters in the fields of electronics or computer science
Prior first-chair or substantial second-chair trial involvement preferred
Education
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field preferred
Certifications
ActiveBar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
USPTO registration (preferred)
Skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities
Effective collaborator with strong interpersonal skills for client and team engagement
Job Location
Washington, DC
Company info
BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306