IP Litigation Associate Attorney (3–6 years)

About the role

The IP Litigation Associate Attorney will join Sheppard, Mullin's nationally recognized Intellectual Property Practice Group. This position is open to all Sheppard offices, with a preference for candidates based in Washington, D.C., San Diego (Del Mar), San Francisco, or Silicon Valley.

Responsibilities

• Experience with Patent litigation in federal district court, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, expert issues, and trial preparation
• Experience with ITC (Section 337) investigations, including coordination with parallel district court and/or PTAB proceedings
• Drafting high-quality written work product, including briefs, motions, and client communications
• Working with technical experts and quickly mastering complex technologies to present clear, persuasive arguments
• Experience with or interest in SEPs/FRAND and disputes involving telecommunications and multimedia standards (e.g., cellular, Wi-Fi, video coding)

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• 3–6 years of patent litigation experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills; collaborative and team-oriented
• Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction required

Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $260,000–$390,000.

Contact

Contact: For inquiries, please reach out to Katherine Milanes at kmilanes@sheppard.com. Req #: 2026-24573