Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

Locations: Austin, Texas; Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; Palo Alto, California; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Washington, DC

Direct Counsel is seeking an IP Litigation Associate to join a premier international law firm’s nationally recognized Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group. This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented litigation associate to work on high-profile patent and trade secret disputes for leading clients across the technology, life sciences, and consumer products industries.

The firm is widely regarded as a powerhouse in patent litigation, known for handling cutting-edge matters involving complex technologies and bet-the-company disputes in venues across the country. Associates receive meaningful responsibility, hands-on courtroom exposure, and the opportunity to work alongside elite trial lawyers in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in sophisticated patent and trade secret litigation matters
• Assist with all phases of litigation, including:
  • Case strategy development
  • Fact and expert discovery
  • Motion practice
  • Depositions
  • Trial preparation
  • Appeals and post-trial proceedings
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex technical and legal issues
• Collaborate with technical experts, in-house counsel, and cross-functional legal teams
• Work on disputes involving cutting-edge technologies and emerging industries

Qualifications

• 1-6 years of intellectual property litigation experience, including patent and/or trade secret litigation
• Strong academic credentials in both legal and undergraduate studies
• Undergraduate degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related technical field preferred
• Excellent research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong business judgment and ability to manage sophisticated matters
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong work ethic
• Admission to the state bar in the jurisdiction where practicing

Why Join This Firm

• Work on nationally significant IP litigation matters for market-leading clients
• Collaborative and highly respected litigation platform
• Significant opportunities for courtroom experience and client interaction
• Transparent mentorship, sponsorship, and career development programs
• Innovative and entrepreneurial firm culture with global reach

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $225,000 – $365,000 annually

Compensation may vary depending on experience, qualifications, office location, and other business-related factors. In addition to base salary, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Discretionary bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans
• Generous parental and family-building benefits
• Flexible time off
• Wellness and mental health programs
• Professional development and bar membership support
• Robust pro bono opportunities and charitable matching programs