**REQUIREMENTS
** Candidates must have IP Litigation experience, including briefing and motions practice, taking depositions, working with experts, PTAB or trial proceedings, and case management. Must have a demonstrated record of running cases and supervising junior associates or paralegals. Priority will be given to candidates with an engineering degree who are admitted to the USPTO.
Candidates must be licensed to practice law or have the ability to become licensed as soon as possible in the state in which they will work. Seeking candidates who are driven, possess a desire to develop and invest in their careers and the Firm, and demonstrate superior client service skills. Candidates must have outstanding written and oral communication skills, excellent academic credentials, and strong organizational and analytical abilities.
**SUMMARY
** Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.
Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients' technical needs, and our candidates' individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.
Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.
We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.
**CONFIDENTIALITY
** At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.
**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.