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Posted March 10, 2024

Associate: IP Litigation CS/EE - Americas

White & Case
Washington, D.C. Full Time
Reference: White&Case230000PO

Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as...

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Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Position Summary We are currently looking for a mid-level intellectual property litigation associate with a background in electrical engineering or computer science to join our Silicon Valley, Washington D.C. or New York office.

In addition to excellent academic credentials, you should have a good basic grasp and experience in the areas pertinent to our work. To thrive in this complex and highly specialized field, you 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, you 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. You will need to demonstrate focus, tenacity, and a genuine enthusiasm for the challenges of our work.

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

 Our Practice Area Many of the world’s leading pharmaceutical, internet and technology companies, including major multinational corporations, turn to us for their most important intellectual property needs. From bet-the-company litigation to ground-breaking, cross-border transactions, the intellectual property lawyers in our global network offer our clients decades of experience, combined with in-depth legal expertise across a broad spectrum of technology sectors.

As an associate joining our practice, you will find yourself in a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible and your colleagues always supportive and open to questions. A relatively non-hierarchical practice with a strong commitment to professional development, we believe in giving everyone a voice, and in giving associates significant responsibility at a relatively early stage of their careers.

Our IP attorneys partner with clients, providing practical solutions and counseling for their most complex issues. They routinely litigate high-stakes cases for some of the world's most preeminent global technology companies in their most important disputes. Our litigators have represented clients in matters before the USPTO, federal and state courts, as well as the International Trade Commission.

The work can be demanding, but is always rewarding—both in terms of the satisfaction of contributing to your team’s success, and of supporting pioneering companies engaged in high-profile, high-stakes disputes that have a lasting impact on people’s lives.

 Duties and Accountabilities Conducting brief or somewhat more complex research, or drafting of memoranda (search for judicature, commentaries to specific legal issues)

Support both patent counseling and patent litigation for matters that touch upon EE or CS

Communication with clients (via telephone, E-mail)

Involvement in due diligence – analysis of agreements in data room and their subsequent description

Providing direct assistance to senior lawyers on matters arising in the course of day-to-day provision of legal services to leading international and domestic corporate clients

Joining educational seminar and practice groups

 Qualifications 4+ years of 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

 Location and Reporting This role can be based in Silicon Valley, NY or DC.

Salary Range: $310,000 - $420,000 per year

 Equal Opportunities White & Case is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.If you require assistance and/or accommodation to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email the recruiting contact listed for the relevant position. We will be happy to work with you.

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