IP Associate, San Francisco

IP Associate, San Francisco In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents. IP Associate, San Francisco Apply locations San Francisco, CA, United States of America time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-100454 Kobre & Kim consistently seeks exceptional candidates with the talent to deliver outstanding service that anticipates client needs. Position Details : Kobre & Kim is looking for an IP litigation associate to join our thriving trial-focused patent and trade secret practice in San Francisco. The ideal candidate is a driven, self-motivated litigator with patent experience and a strong interest in developing standup and trial experience in high-stakes technology disputes. The firm's successful IP practice seeks creative and strategically minded candidates who are hungry to take on lead roles in major litigation, including taking and defending depositions, writing and arguing substantive motions, and meaningful participation on trial teams, including preparing witnesses, pretrial argument, and strategy. The firm has multiple large patent and trade secrets cases going to trial in the next 18 months, and we want candidates who are looking for a transformative experience that will vault them into the next stage of their career. You will join our highly regarded global team that regularly serves as special litigation counsel, avoiding conflicts that often prevent other firms from taking on the large-scale litigation common in patent infringement, trade secrets and IP and technology-related commercial disputes. As a result, we aggressively represent our clients even when facing industry-wide opposition. Requirements: Graduated law school between 2021 - 2018 Juris Doctorate Degree Robust writing, drafting and editing skills Clerkships and trial experience are always beneficial Undergraduate degree in the engineering, chemistry, biology and/or computer science fields are valuable but not required Why Join Kobre & Kim? Kobre & Kim focuses solely on disputes and investigations. Our lawyers collaborate on cross-border teams that handle matters involving criminal defense and regulatory enforcement; internal investigations; civil and commercial litigation; class actions; judgment enforcement and asset recovery; and financial products and services disputes. Being part of our team will give you experience unrivaled in the world of premium high-stakes litigation. We recognize that our greatest asset is our people, so we want the best and the brightest to find and fulfill their true potential with us. Diversity Diversity and inclusion are a core part of our values and we genuinely value differences in backgrounds, experiences and cultures for the benefit it brings to the firm and our clients. Our application process Applying and interviewing with a new firm can be daunting and time-consuming. We do everything we can to make applying to Kobre & Kim feel quite the opposite. At the time of posting, the expected annualized base salary range for this role is US $260,000 - US $420,000. This range is based on a full-time work schedule. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus. Kobre & Kim is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-12