Steptoe LLP seeks a 3rd to 4th year associate with experience in patent and/or trade secret litigation to join the Firm's IP practice group in its Chicago, New York or Washington, DC office.
Admission to the Washington, DC, Illinois, or New York Bar (depending on office location), active and in good standing, is required. An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or computer science is also required. Registration to practice before the USPTO is strongly preferred. An advanced science or technical degree, industry experience, and computer programming skills are pluses.
Candidates must have strong writing abilities, interpersonal and communication skills, a track record of technical analysis. We are looking for candidates who can and want to assume immediate responsibility and who are willing to work on high-stakes cases as an integral part of a collaborative team.
We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that offers training and mentorship. The anticipated salary range is $260,000 to $310,000, depending on experience. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health savings accounts, health care flexible spending accounts, 401(k), including self-directed account options, flexible vacation subject to billing and business requirements, onsite parking, and a robust wellness program.
For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.
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
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May 27, 2025