Supreme Court and Appellate Associate - Patent Appeals and IP

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Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Supreme Court and Appellate Associate specializing in patent appeals and intellectual property in Wheeling, WV. The ideal candidate will engage with complex technical subject matter across high-tech and life-sciences industries, working on high-profile cases in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Focus on Federal Circuit patent appeals and IP cases in high-tech and life-sciences sectors.
• Draft appellate briefs, petitions for certiorari, and amicus briefs.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis on patent-law and IP issues.
• Develop appellate strategy and identify key legal arguments.
• Collaborate with trial teams to preserve appellate issues.
• Prepare for and participate in moot courts and oral argument preparation.
• Advise clients on appellate procedure and strategic considerations.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to at least one state bar; Federal Circuit admission preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in appellate litigation, focusing on patent and IP appeals.
• Prior clerkship experience, especially with the Federal Circuit or a district court with a significant patent docket.
• Experience drafting appellate briefs and substantive motions in patent or IP matters.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively.
• Experience with life-sciences patent matters is ideal but not required.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to at least one state bar; Federal Circuit admission preferred.

Skills

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to distill complex technical and legal issues into clear arguments.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306