IP Litigation Associate Attorney - Chicago
Direct CounselChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted April 16, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm in its search for an IP Litigation Associate to join its thriving Intellectual Property Litigation Practice.
Requirements
- J.D. from a top law school
- Minimum 3 years of experience in patent litigation
- Undergraduate and/or advanced degree in a technical field such as engineering, computer science, chemistry, biology, or physics
- Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
- Admission to practice in the jurisdiction of the office, or ability to become admitted
- USPTO registration is a plus, but not required