Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Job Summary

Crowell & Moring LLP, seeks a highly qualified Associate to join our Patent & ITC Litigation practice group in our Washington, D.C. office.

Candidates must have 2-5 years of patent litigation experience from a nationally-recognized law firm.  Candidates must have an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer science/engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or similar education/experience. Candidates should have experience conducting research assignments, drafting pleading, motions and briefs, preparing discovery documents, and taking/defending fact and expert depositions. Prior experience with Section 337 Investigations before the International Trade Commission is required.

All candidates should have excellent academic credentials as well as highly developed organization, writing and analytical skills. Candidates must be members in good standing of the D.C. Bar, or eligible to waive in.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, transcript, and cover letter using the online application system. 

SEARCH FIRMS: submissions from search firms will NOT be accepted by email and candidates must be submitted using our online job posting portal. Candidate introductions and/or materials submitted for this position via email will not be recognized by Crowell & Moring as a formal candidate submission. An active and countersigned fee agreement is required to ensure proper communication and handling of all non-partner attorney candidates. 

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