Associate Litigator
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Steptoe LLP, seeks an associate with 1 to 4 years of experience to join the Firm's Intellectual Property (IP) practice group in its Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco or Washington, DC office. Ideal candidates will have litigation, trade secret and other soft IP experience. A bachelor's degree and/or an advanced degree in electrical engineering or computer science is preferred but not required. Candidates must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a track record of insightful research and analysis, and persuasive writing abilities. We are looking for candidates who can and want to assume immediate responsibility and who are willing to work as an integral part of a high performing and collaborative team. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that offers training and mentorship. A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required. Admission to the Illinois, California, New York or District of Columbia Bar, active and in good standing, is also required. For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that provides training and mentorship. The anticipated salary range is $225,000 to $310,000. The actual base salary offered will be dependent upon the applicant's experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, geographic location. Steptoe offers a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off and a robust Wellness Program. We are not currently accepting search firm submissions for this role. Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes. Steptoe LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.