Mid-Level Patent/Ip Litigation Associate

Smith Anderson is a full-service business and litigation law firm serving regional, national and global companies. Our client-focused culture and forward-thinking insights have shaped Smith Anderson for more than a century as we help guide our clients toward success and, as the largest law firm headquartered in the globally recognized Research Triangle region, we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our firm, the legal profession and the greater business community. A positive culture is a powerful force that drives personal engagement, improves outcomes and guides a firm?s reputation. Our culture is committed, caring and compelling and among our firm?s most valuable assets, one that has withstood the test of time ? 110 years and counting. Smith Anderson?s Intellectual Property (?IP?) Litigation Team has deep subject matter knowledge and experience around IP claims, including patent, trade secret, trademark, trade dress and copyright infringement. We handle patent litigation nationwide in federal courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office?s Patent Trial and Appeal Board, as well as frequently appearing before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Our firm?s IP litigation lawyers work with a broad array of national and international corporate clients from startups to multinational companies. Our clients operate in diverse industry sectors and technologies, including financial systems, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and software, aviation systems, building materials, and electronics. We seek a highly qualified mid-level patent litigation associate with four to seven year?s post-JD patent litigation experience required, along with IP litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in matters relating to patent, as well as trade secret and other IP litigation, and a strong technical background with computer engineering, physics, electrical engineering, biomechanical or mechanical engineering preferred. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills and a desire for teamwork, significant responsibility, and client interaction. Additionally, the candidate should exhibit the following skills and characteristics: Practical, solution-oriented, and collaborative practice style Ability to interact directly with clients, and work independently and as part of team Strong academic credentials and writing skills Excellent communication skills Commitment to provide highest quality service to our clients Many of our firm?s people remain at Smith Anderson for the duration of their careers ? a testament to our firm?s one-of-a-kind culture. Our forward-thinking culture and team-oriented staff and attorneys have led Smith Anderson to be awarded as one of the Triangle?s "Best Places to Work" for six consecutive years by the Triangle Business Journal. It is our philosophy that investments in our people yield high returns in employee longevity and best positions us to provide our clients with creative business solutions. Teamwork is central to Smith Anderson?s culture and a fundamental reason for our success. We are a vibrant team that enjoys meaningful collaboration and values strong relationships and diverse skills and insights. No matter our role, we are passionate about what we do, and we?ll help you build a career that is aligned with your interests. We insist on integrity, we embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and we are dedicated to equal opportunity hiring and advancement. We support our team members with the resources, mentoring and training to ensure our people are exposed to a broad range of career experiences. Our culture is one of collaboration, strategy, and cohesiveness that supports our clients and our team members. We proudly provide a familial and supportive professional environment in which to grow, with extensive opportunities for career growth through our training and mentoring programs, personal and professional support at all levels of your career, as well as alternative career path mentoring and opportunities.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Intellectual Property, Litigation, Patent Litigation