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Associate, IP Litigation
Omaha, United States
JOB SUMMARY
Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate to join our Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation Group in our Omaha, NE office. This dynamic role is ideal for an attorney with some experience in commercial litigation and/or IP litigation with interest in developing their knowledge and skills in complex commercial related litigation. The selected candidate will take a substantive and leading role in a variety of cases including general commercial disputes, data breach class action litigation and IP litigation while working closely with experienced partners and clients.
Kutak Rock, a U.S. News and World Report rated "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms", provides associates the opportunity to grow their legal career as they matriculate toward partnership opportunities in a collegial and collaborative environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage a broad range of complex litigation matters in federal and state courts, as well as arbitration forums, across the country
- Handle aspects of complex civil litigation matters, including client communications, motion practice, discovery, court appearances, mediations and negotiating settlements
- Taking and defending fact and expert depositions
QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities
- Desire to take on substantive and leading roles in cases, including attendance at hearings, depositions, and trial
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as exceptional research skills
- Possess a strategic and analytical mindset with a commitment to excellence and professionalism
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver timely quality assignments in fast paced environment
- Ability and confidence to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
- Commitment to interacting directly with and achieving the goals of firm clients
QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience
- Currently admitted to practice in Nebraska with an active bar license in good standing or able to be admitted within one year required
- 1+ years experience in civil litigation
- Candidates with experience one or more of the following: general commercial litigation, IP litigation and other tort litigation preferred but not required
- Excellent academic credentials
Position Information
Status: Exempt
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, available with manager approval according to the firm’s work arrangements policy
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. Flexible paid vacation leave. 1 hours of paid sick leave accrued for every 30 hours worked. Paid parental leave. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Technology Allowance. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.
Additional Information
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
About the Firm
Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 19 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.
We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.
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