About the Position:
Our client, a sophisticated national law firm, has an active need for a patent litigation attorney to join its Chicago office as an associate. The firm helps clients secure, protect, and commercialize patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets through strategic counseling, prosecution, licensing, transactions, and litigation in the U.S. and abroad.

Highlights:
· Named one of the best law firms to work for in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report
· Recognized on the BTI Client Service A-Team list
· Pro bono committee that works closely with organizations and community partners across the country

Responsibilities:
· Represent clients in patent disputes as part of a growing intellectual property practice
· Research legal issues and prepare briefs supporting patent litigation matters
· Conduct or defend depositions in patent cases
· Participate in trials and present oral arguments on motions before the courts

Required Qualifications:
· 3-5 years of patent litigation experience, including depositions, trial work, brief preparation, and courtroom motion practice
· Background in engineering or another hard science, with electrical or mechanical engineering preferred
· Strong academic credentials and excellent legal research, written advocacy, and verbal communication skills

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $205,000 – $225,000.