Dechert is seeking associates (multiple openings) to join its High Tech IP Litigation practice. The associates will apply technical and patent law expertise in handling all aspects of intellectual property (IP) litigation for companies in the high tech industry (i.e., electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, computer hardware and software, etc.), including analyzing complex patents and claims, conducting pre-filing investigations and validity and infringement analyses, preparing full case work-ups, and representing clients at trials in U.S. district court jurisdictions and at the International Trade Commission. The associates will provide legal analysis and counsel on legal, policy, and general business issues, anticipating and guarding against legal risks facing the clients and the firm; conduct legal research and draft and/or review legal documents, including memoranda, procedural motions, depositions, and discovery requests and responses; conduct interviews of witnesses and/or key employees; prepare outlines for depositions, and take and/or defend the same; conduct pre-filing investigations of Chinese entities, and review legal documents regarding the same; participate in discussions with clients, experts, and Dechert Asia attorneys regarding case strategy in related proceedings in Asia; perform IP due diligence assessments, including assisting with the development of invalidity strategies and case strategies; and conduct meetings with opposing counsel.

Requirements:

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school; and a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Software, Computer Science, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related technical field.