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Direct Counsel is seeking a Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Boston, Houston, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Washington, D.C.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 3+ years of life sciences patent litigation experience to join a nationally recognized Intellectual Property practice. The team represents leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies in sophisticated patent disputes, including Hatch-Waxman litigation, PTAB proceedings, and complex federal court litigation involving cutting-edge technologies.
ResponsibilitiesRepresent pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients in complex patent litigation before federal courts.
Handle Hatch-Waxman litigation and provide strategic counseling on patent disputes.
Participate in proceedings before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, claim construction filings, and other substantive litigation documents.
Work closely with technical experts and fact witnesses, including preparing for and defending depositions.
Conduct legal and scientific research involving complex life sciences technologies.
Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary legal teams.
Manage sophisticated intellectual property disputes from inception through trial and appeal.
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active membership in a U.S. state bar.
3+ years of patent litigation experience involving life sciences, pharmaceutical, or medical device technologies.
Experience with Hatch-Waxman litigation and complex patent disputes.
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or another scientific discipline relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), or eligibility to obtain registration, is preferred.
Experience taking and defending depositions and working with technical and expert witnesses.
Excellent analytical, legal research, drafting, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Outstanding academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to exceptional client service.
Salary: $260,000-$365,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Annual performance and discretionary bonus eligibility
Relocation assistance, where applicable