Exciting and Unique Search - Patent Litigation Associate Attorney (4-7+ yrs) – Premier Chicago Trial Boutique

About the Position:

We are working with an elite national trial boutique that is seeking a stellar litigation attorney (4-7 yrs) with strong patent litigation experience to join its Chicago office. This dynamic law firm focuses exclusively on high-stakes litigation and represents a range of clients, including Fortune 500 corporations, pharmaceutical companies, and publicly held companies. This role involves significant client contact and opportunities for high level hands-on experience in patent litigation matters.

Highlights:

· Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a role with significant client contact

· Firm has Midwestern roots and a national reach

· No billable hour model

· Top of market compensation

· Non-hierarchical culture

· Ranked as a Best Midsize Law Firm in Chicago

· Firm has earned accolades from The American Lawyer, Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, and other national publications

Responsibilities:

· Briefing a wide range of matters

· Taking and preparing witnesses for depositions, including experts

· Preparing for Markman hearings

· Preparing and responding to written discovery and contentions

Required Qualifications:

· 4-7 or more years of litigation experience, with a strong patent litigation component

· Experience arguing substantive motions and briefing discovery issues

· Markman hearing experience

· Top academic credentials and strong writing skills

· A scientific or technical background is a plus

· Experience being on a trial team preferred, but not required

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $310,000-$420,000.

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.