Recruiter

New York City, NY, United States

Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

Attorney

1-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in New York City is seeking a Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associate Attorney with a focus on handling and managing Hatch-Waxman or biotherapeutics cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in District Court litigation and experience before the PTAB. The position requires the ability to independently handle cases, mentor junior associates, and collaborate effectively within a team. A technical life science degree is preferred, and candidates must be licensed or eligible to practice law in New York.

Duties:

• Handle and manage Hatch-Waxman or biotherapeutics cases in District Court and before the PTAB.
• Conduct legal research, write legal documents, and analyze complex issues.
• Mentor and manage more junior associates on case-related tasks.
• Work independently on assigned cases, demonstrating creativity in legal strategy.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team on larger litigation matters.
• Ensure strong management and organizational skills are applied to caseload.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of prior work experience in patent litigation.
• Experience handling and preferably managing Hatch-Waxman or biotherapeutics cases.
• Strong research, writing, and analytic skills.
• Ability to manage and mentor more junior associates.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and creatively.
• Excellent academic credentials and references.
• Technical life science undergraduate and/or graduate degree preferred.
• Current license to practice law in New York or eligibility to become licensed.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Litigation management.
• Analytical thinking.
• Mentorship and leadership.
• Team collaboration.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Legal

BCG Attorney Search