IP Litigation Associate Attorney - Multiple Opportunities

Work model varies by role: hybrid, remote, or on-site. Active Bar membership in relevant jurisdiction(s) required.

About the Roles

For ambitious legal professionals with a passion for intellectual property, these opportunities span high-stakes patent, trademark, and Section 337 litigation. You’ll represent leading innovators and corporations in cutting-edge disputes across diverse industries.

• 1–8 years of direct experience in patent litigation, trademark litigation, or Section 337 matters
• Experience representing patent owners or those accused of infringement in federal courts
• Strong academic background; foundational STEM degree preferred for some patent roles
• Prepared to engage in high-profile and intricate intellectual-property disputes
• Exceptional analytical skills and commitment to delivering top-tier legal services

These roles are not suitable for:

• Attorneys without prior litigation experience in intellectual property
• Individuals solely focused on transactional IP work
• Candidates seeking only in-house positions
• Those unwilling to adapt to varying work models (on-site, hybrid, remote)

About the Opportunities

We’ve bundled these distinct but interconnected opportunities because they all target talented IP litigators at various career stages, from junior to mid-level. While firms, locations, and specific focus areas differ, the core need for sophisticated legal minds experienced in intellectual-property disputes remains constant. This compilation allows qualified candidates to explore multiple compelling paths within this specialized field through a single application.

Openings

• Junior and Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associate

  Location: Silicon Valley / New York / Washington, D.C. / Seattle / San Francisco / Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid)

  Compensation: $235K – $390K

  Experience: 1–6 YOE

  This prominent firm, known for technology and life-sciences legal services, seeks associates for its highly regarded patent-litigation division representing both patent owners and accused infringers in federal courts and parallel post-grant proceedings.

• Section 337 Litigation Associate

  Location: US (excluding AK and HI) (Remote)

  Compensation: $215K – $250K

  Experience: 3–6 YOE

  This firm seeks a Litigation Associate with 3–6 years of professional experience specifically in practice before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to seamlessly integrate and assume responsibilities for ongoing ITC investigations.

• Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

  Location: Charlotte, NC (On-site)

  Compensation: $225K – $390K

  Experience: 1–8 YOE

  This firm is expanding its IP Litigation team and seeks an accomplished Legal Associate with 1–8 years of professional experience in either patent or trademark litigation, expecting team members in their Charlotte office five days a week for collaboration.

• IP Litigation Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

  Location: Austin, TX / New York, NY / Palo Alto, CA / San Diego, CA / San Francisco, CA / Washington, D.C. / Seattle, WA / Los Angeles, CA / Boston, MA (Hybrid)

  Compensation: $225K – $390K

  Experience: 1–6 YOE

  This prominent firm is significantly expanding its robust patent-litigation group and seeks an IP Litigation Associate with 1–6 years of experience to engage in high-profile and intricate patent disputes across technology, life sciences, and consumer-products sectors.

• Patent Litigation Associate (IP / Patent Litigation)

  Location: San Francisco, CA / Silicon Valley, CA / Los Angeles, CA / Austin, TX / Dallas, TX / Houston, TX / New York, NY / Washington, D.C. / Seattle, WA / Chicago, IL / Boston, MA / San Diego, CA / Salt Lake City, UT / Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

  Compensation: $225K – $435K

  Experience: 2–6 YOE

  Our client seeks a sophisticated Associate to strengthen their Intellectual Property litigation team, ideally with a JD between 2020–2024, a STEM degree (preferably CS or EE), and significant prior patent-litigation experience from a leading firm.

Requirements

• Proven track record in IP litigation, including patent, trademark, or Section 337 matters
• Ability to manage and contribute to complex legal disputes
• Strong academic credentials and a relevant technical background for patent roles
• Excellent communication, research, and writing skills
• Proactive approach to legal challenges and client representation

Benefits

• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and life-sciences legal issues
• Opportunities to work with top-tier clients on high-profile cases
• Flexibility in work models, including hybrid and remote options for many roles
• Competitive compensation packages at leading national and international law firms
• Professional growth and mentorship within specialized IP litigation practices