IP Litigation Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)
Morrison Foerster (MoFo) is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. Recognized globally for delivering innovative yet practical client service, MoFo serves as an incubator for top-tier talent and consistently earns top-tier rankings for its legal capabilities, inclusive workplace, and community commitment.
About the Role
The IP Litigation Practice Group represents clients in high-profile and complex patent disputes across the tech, life sciences, and consumer products industries. While capable of resolving matters before trial, the team is renowned for its courtroom litigation prowess, deep patent law expertise, experience in high-volume patent venues, and ability to explain cutting-edge technologies to juries.
Responsibilities
- Handle intellectual property matters, including patent and/or trade secret litigation.
- Demonstrate strong leadership and take on increasing responsibility for client matters.
- Conduct legal research, analysis, and counseling on a broad spectrum of cases.
- Apply sound legal and business knowledge to ongoing matters.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in hard or life sciences.
- Strong academic credentials in both law and undergraduate coursework.
- Admission to the state bar in the jurisdiction of practice.
- Outstanding research, analytical, and communication skills (oral and written).
- High performance in intellectual property matters, with a strong work ethic and action-oriented mindset.
Professional Development
MoFo empowers attorneys to take ownership of their careers through transparent frameworks for success, including:
- MyMoFo: A best-in-class, transparent framework providing clear expectations at every experience level.
- MoFo Navigate: Mentoring and sponsorship programs fostering collaboration and professional growth across departments and geographies.
- MoFo NEXT: A dedicated Center for Career Advancement offering career visioning, communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options for you and your family.
- Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care.
- Tax-free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
- 401(k) or Roth 401(k) retirement plans.
- Global wellness program with free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
- Flexible time off and reduced schedule arrangements.
- Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration and up to two professional associations (additional memberships may be approved case-by-case).
- Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono opportunities.
- Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.
Pay
Annual salary ranges for this position (varies by location):
- Austin, TX: $225,000 to $390,000
- Boston, MA: $225,000 to $390,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $225,000 to $390,000
- New York, NY: $225,000 to $390,000
- Palo Alto, CA: $225,000 to $390,000
- San Diego, CA: $225,000 to $390,000
- San Francisco, CA: $225,000 to $390,000
- Seattle, WA: $225,000 to $390,000
- Washington, DC: $225,000 to $390,000
Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, health/welfare benefits, flexible time off, and paid holidays.