Intellectual Property - Hatch Waxman Litigation Associate

Our client is seeking Associates with over 2 years of experience to join our Intellectual Property group, focusing on Hatch Waxman litigation and related regulatory matters. The candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical patent law and a deep understanding of the Hatch Waxman Act. The position can be based in our New York or Los Angeles offices. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate strong academic performance, substantial experience in a law firm setting, and excellent writing and communication abilities. Preference will be given to those with technical degrees in chemistry, biology, or related fields. The ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience specifically in Hatch Waxman litigation. Candidates should have experience in drafting briefs and engaging in all phases of fact and expert discovery.
 

The most innovative companies in the world call on us to protect their intellectual property and defend their brands. We’ve won some of the highest-impact IP cases of recent years at trial and on appeal. With multiple experienced first-chair trial lawyers covering the full spectrum of patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret disciplines, clients count on our firm to effectively handle any dispute from their most strategic and sophisticated problems to routine NPE defense.

Qualifications: 

• Associates with over 2 years of experience to join our Intellectual Property group, focusing on Hatch Waxman litigation and related regulatory matters. 
• Excellent legal research, writing and communication skills, highly organized with strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment. 
• Background in life sciences or related technical field.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree is required. 
• Admission to the state bar and in good standing. 

Why Our Firm?:

At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top-notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you're just who we've been looking for.

Benefits

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well-being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.