REQUIREMENTS

• Prior commercial litigation/law firm experience. Ideal candidates will have experience assisting in litigation at all stages, from pre-litigation complaints to brief drafting and witness preparation.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills

• Ability to synthesize legal concepts and strategy into easy-to-digest client advice, including for non-legal business stakeholders

• Outstanding problem-solving skills

• Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects

• Excellent drafting skills, with an eye for accuracy of facts and presenting the arguments in the most compelling manner possible

• Attention to detail

• Commercial/business awareness

• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker

• Motivated to hone professional skills and take advantage of opportunities for growth

• Excellent professionalism and participation in Firm community

• Good judgment, having a bias towards action and adept problem-solving

• Commitment to excellent client service

• Team player with an ability to work independently on discrete tasks

• Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative and a self-starter

• Foreign language proficiency a plus (i.e. German, French, Italian and/or Hebrew)

• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree

• Admitted to the bar and in good standing

SUMMARY

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

CONFIDENTIALITY

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.