What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney position at Lateral Link?
Lateral Link is working directly with the hiring Partners of an elite Chicago Litigation Firm on a rare, unposted opportunity for a senior level IP Litigation Associate with 4-7 years of experience. This position will take on a case leadership role with significant client contact and stand-up opportunities in cutting-edge patent litigation in tech, medical, and other fields.
Ideal Experience/Skillset:
- Candidate must have substantial experience with major litigation and patent-lit-specific events, including preparing for Markman hearings, taking depositions and preparing witnesses for depositions, working with experts, preparing and responding to written discovery, and preparing contentions
- Experience arguing substantive motions strongly preferred but not required
- Experience being on a trial team preferred but not required
- Candidate must have a strong knowledge of the fundamentals of patent law
- Candidate must have strong writing skills and have experience briefing discovery issues, Markman, and ideally (but not required) dispositive motions
- A scientific or technical background (e.g., an undergrad degree in a hard science or engineering) is a bonus but not required
- Candidate must have have top-tier law school with excellent academic record or very top of class at a less renowned program
- Candidates in Chicago or willing to relocate within 6 months are strongly preferred, but exceptional candidates outside Chicago will be considered on a case by case basis
Other Perks:
- Firm will pay for relocation to Chicago and IL Bar exam
- No billables/tracking of hours
- Top of the market compensation (with bonuses often above market)
- Clear, attainable 8-year path to partnership - everyone will make Partner if they want to, no business/originations required
- Actually go to trial
- Egalitarian, supportive, flexible culture
- Casual and fun workplace
- Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)
If you meet the above requirements and you're looking for a long-term, sustainable, and lucrative career with an actual path to partnership while working with top-flight clients, then please apply or send resume directly to zatassi@laterallink.com.
