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Posted April 22, 2024

Senior Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

K&L Gates
Charlotte, NC Full Time

Job Description

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

We are seeking a Senior Intellectual Property Litigation Associate to join the Chicago office or another K&L Gates office. The ideal candidate will have six or more years of experience in IP litigation, with trial experience preferred, and a technical background in software, computer science, electrical or mechanical areas. Candidates should have experience independently conducting research, drafting substantive pleadings and motions, and organizing, conducting and managing the discovery practice. Candidates should also have some experience participating in hearings and depositions and interfacing directly with clients.


Candidates will work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact. Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. We require strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service.

Please contact Norman Chen, Intellectual Property Recruiting Manager at [email protected] with any questions.

Base Compensation $220,000 - $410,000 / year

The base compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business factors and market factors.

As required by the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants for our Los Angeles and San Francisco offices with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

BENEFITS

K&L Gates offers our Associates a comprehensive suite of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time Associates include:

    • Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
    • Pre-tax Commuting Benefits
    • Dental Insurance
    • Business Travel Accident Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement plan
    • Health Advocacy Services
    • Short- and Long-term Disability Protection
    • Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
    • Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
    • Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
    • Paid Time Off (Generally, paid time off is undefined with 3-4 weeks usually acceptable)
    • Addiction Resources
    • Parental Leave (24 weeks of which 12 are paid; short-term disability may provide additional paid time off)
    • Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
    • Paid Holidays (12)
    • Employees also may be eligible to receive bonuses and certain expense reimbursements
    • Family Building Benefits
    • Pro Bono Opportunities
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Bar Expense Reimbursement
    • 529 Deductions
    • Relocation
    • Accident Insurance
    • Balanced Hours Program
    • Critical Illness Insurance
    • Ramp-Up/Ramp-Down Program
    • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
    • Employee Referral Program
    • Bereavement Leave
    • Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
    • Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
    • Perks including: Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Program

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