Associate: IP Litigation - CS/EE VIP-19469

REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant law firm or in-house experience
- Background in electrical engineering or computer science
- Strong IP litigation background
- Admitted to the Bar of the State the role will be located and practicing in, or eligible to take the bar exam or waive in
- Admitted to the USPTO a plus
- Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker
- Commercial and business awareness
- Ability to see the big picture
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
- Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
- Excellent drafting skills
- Driven by professional growth
- Strong professional presence
- Client service focus
- Team player
- Strong judgment
- Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative

In addition to excellent academic credentials, the candidate should have a good basic grasp and experience in the areas pertinent to the work. To thrive in this complex and highly specialized field, the candidate will also need to be a quick learner, open to new areas of knowledge, and comfortable with on-the-job training.

Combining a keen eye for detail with an ability to see the bigger picture, the candidate should possess excellent research and drafting skills, and both the analytical rigor and creative flair required to translate large volumes of information into original legal arguments. The candidate will need to demonstrate focus, tenacity, and a genuine enthusiasm for the challenges of the work.

A strong team player, the candidate should also be independent and self-motivated; excited by the opportunities for learning and professional development, and eager to take on responsibility whenever possible.

SUMMARY
Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.


Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.


Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.


We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.


CONFIDENTIALITY
At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.


**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 225,000.00 420,000.00 Per Year