Mid-Senior Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney
BCG Attorney Search - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Company name BCG Attorney Search Experience 2-15 yrs required Location Chicago, IL, United States Posted on Jul 24, 2025 Valid Through Aug 23, 2025 Profile Job Title: Mid-Senior Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney Job Overview: A respected law firm based in
Chicago, IL
is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Patent Litigation Associate to join its growing intellectual property litigation team. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with substantial experience navigating complex patent disputes across a variety of technical fields, particularly electrical engineering or computer science. The role involves active participation in high-impact cases, from early strategy through post-trial appeal, and offers significant opportunities for hands-on leadership in sophisticated litigation matters. Duties: Take lead responsibility for case preparation from inception through trial and appeal stages Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, memoranda, and correspondence for state and federal court proceedings Manage complex discovery processes, including drafting and responding to requests and overseeing e-discovery workflows Conduct and defend depositions; prepare fact and expert witnesses Handle Markman hearings and claim construction strategies Prepare invalidity and infringement contentions, as well as claim charts and related analysis Participate in inter partes reviews and related proceedings before the USPTO Contribute to the development of overarching litigation strategies with minimal supervision Supervise, mentor, and train junior attorneys and litigation support teams Prepare for and participate in Federal Circuit appeals Requirements: 4-8 years of focused patent litigation experience Demonstrated ability to manage complex IP matters and collaborate effectively with internal and external teams Familiarity with claim construction proceedings, patent-specific discovery, and trial strategy Prior experience with inter partes review (IPR) proceedings Background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is highly desirable USPTO registration or substantial experience litigating technical matters is strongly preferred Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school Certifications: Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction Admission to practice before the USPTO is preferred Skills: Excellent written and oral communication abilities Strong analytical thinking with sound legal judgment Team-oriented mindset with leadership capability High attention to detail and organizational discipline Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shift priorities under pressure Job Location: Chicago, IL Company info BCG Attorney Search 200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor Chicago Illinois United States 60606 Phone :
(312) 321-9411 Fax :
(213) 895-7306
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