Job Description

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 [email protected].

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