Intellectual Property Litigation Resource Attorney
Apply NowCompany: Direct Counsel
Location: Boston, MA 02115
Description:
IP Litigation Resource Attorney
Locations: Boston, MA; New York, NY; Washington, D.C.; Palo Alto, CA; San Diego, CA
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Billable
Direct Counsel is seeking an IP Litigation Resource Attorney to join a prestigious and innovative law firm with a nationally recognized Intellectual Property Litigation practice. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled patent litigator to take on a high-impact, non-billable role focused on enhancing internal knowledge sharing, business development, and attorney development within the firm's IP Litigation group.
About the Role
The Resource Attorney will play a key strategic role in ensuring attorneys across the IP Litigation group stay informed, efficient, and aligned with best practices. This role does not involve client billables-instead, it centers on supporting the group's operations, know-how, content creation, and training.
Responsibilities
Locations: Boston, MA; New York, NY; Washington, D.C.; Palo Alto, CA; San Diego, CA
Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Billable
Direct Counsel is seeking an IP Litigation Resource Attorney to join a prestigious and innovative law firm with a nationally recognized Intellectual Property Litigation practice. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled patent litigator to take on a high-impact, non-billable role focused on enhancing internal knowledge sharing, business development, and attorney development within the firm's IP Litigation group.
About the Role
The Resource Attorney will play a key strategic role in ensuring attorneys across the IP Litigation group stay informed, efficient, and aligned with best practices. This role does not involve client billables-instead, it centers on supporting the group's operations, know-how, content creation, and training.
Responsibilities
- Stay current on legal and regulatory updates relevant to patent and trade secrets litigation.
- Assist in drafting and curating client-facing content such as alerts, blog posts, and white papers.
- Develop internal resources to support attorney efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Maintain an organized repository of templates, memos, and other key work product.
- Collaborate with Marketing on business development initiatives, RFPs, and firm branding.
- Coordinate practice group trainings, speaking engagements, and CLE/webinar content.
- Partner with Information Services to optimize and implement legal technology tools.
- Support Professional Development efforts around associate training and mentoring.
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in patent litigation (some trade secret litigation experience preferred).
- Deep understanding of federal court procedures, IP strategy, and related technology sectors.
- Excellent writing and presentation skills; strong attention to detail.
- Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- The expected annual salary range is $220,000 - $325,000, depending on experience and location.
- The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, generous parental leave, and 401(k), as well as vacation and sick time accruals.