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Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

$225k - $365k

Direct Counsel

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
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