Patent Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Patent Litigation Attorney

Established (100+ Years) Premier Firm Seeking IP Litigation Associate for IP Litigation in Palo Alto, California

 

An established firm based in Palo Alto, California with over 100+ years in practice is seeking an IP Litigation Associate with 2+ years of experience to join their team. This role focuses on patent litigation in U.S. District Court and before the PTAB , including post grant proceedings, claim construction, discovery, and trial preparation, representing leading technology clients in complex, high stakes matters.

 

Offer
Salary range: $235,000-$390,000+ contingent on experience
Comprehensive medical insurance options
Health savings account with applicable medical plans
Dental and vision coverage
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre tax commuter benefits
Life insurance, AD and D, short term and long term disability coverage
Backup care for children and adults and parental support benefits
Generous parental leave and fertility benefits
Four weeks of vacation annually
Two weeks of sick time annually
Ten paid firm holidays each year

 

Qualifications
2+ years of significant patent litigation experience in U.S. District Court and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Experience conducting factual and legal research and participating in case strategy development
Strong writing and analytical skills applied to pleadings, motions, and briefs
Comfort appearing in court, taking or defending depositions, and working directly with clients and opposing counsel
Undergraduate or masters degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, and or physics
Experience practicing within the intellectual property group of a comparable law firm
Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school
ITC experience is a plus

 

Responsibilities
Participate in patent litigation matters involving infringement, validity, and damages issues
Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and claim construction briefs
Conduct factual and legal research supporting case strategy and client counseling
Participate in fact and expert discovery including depositions
Support pre trial preparation and trial proceedings in federal court and administrative forums
Collaborate with partners and associates to develop creative and effective litigation strategies

Benefits

 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/15/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.