Wilson Elser’s New York Midtown office currently seeks an Intellectual Property Associate Attorney.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney to join a fast-paced and dynamic intellectual property team focused on IP law, litigation, cyber/media liability, and other related areas to take the next step in their career by becoming part of a national law firm with a wide range of resources and opportunities.
The Firm
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves their clients with nearly 800 attorneys across 36 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and are included in the top 50 of The National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
The Position
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Must be admitted to practice in the State of New York
- 2 – 5 years of experience with intellectual property litigation
- Additional experience with trademark prosecution, patent prosecution, internet law and/or transactional matters is a plus
- Excellent analytical, writing, client service, and professional communications skills
- Legal project management experience is helpful
Responsibilities
- Independently manage a litigation caseload and counsel clients in the areas of IP, media, and technology
- Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
- Act as part of a team that prosecutes and defends lawsuits involving copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets and trade libel
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Why Should You Apply?
- Excellent Benefits
- Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney Training
- Generous PTO plan
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
- Corporate Discount Plans
Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by applying online or sending your credentials to AttorneyRecruiting@wilsonelser.com and putting “Intellectual Property Associate Attorney” in the subject line.
We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.