IP Litigation Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Merchant & Gould , one of the nation's premier intellectual property law firms, is seeking an Associate to join our patent litigation practice. The litigation practice group represents clients in trials and appeals involving sophisticated patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition, and complex commercial litigation matters. In addition to practice before federal and state courts, the firm has an extensive practice before the International Trade Commission. Candidates can be based in Minneapolis, Denver, New York, Knoxville, Atlanta, or DC.

The ideal candidate must have strong academic credentials and 3-5 years of experience in patent litigation. A degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or mechanical engineering is preferred but not required. Outstanding writing, research, and analytical skills are required. At Merchant & Gould, we are committed to the success of our attorneys.

You will be working and learning from some of the most dedicated professionals in intellectual property law. Our goal is to champion a collaborative culture that honors work / life balance. Our associate compensation structure has two components :

• a base salary range of $200k - $260k (based on an 1850 billable hour target) and
• a discretionary merit bonus based on performance.

We are equally committed to providing driven, affordable health and wellness benefits to help take care of yourself and your family, including : a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, parenting leave.

To be considered, please apply online at Career Opportunities (merchantgould.com). You will need to provide a cover letter, resume, unofficial undergraduate / law school transcripts, and a writing sample.

Merchant & Gould provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We encourage candidates with disabilities. If you need any accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Department at  humanresources@merchantgould.com.

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