Attorney

Overview

IP Litigation Associate — Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid). A leading intellectual property law firm is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate with 2–4 years of experience to join its high-performing IP Litigation Team. This team is nationally recognized for its high impact work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Prepare arguments and assist in courtroom presentations
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation
• Manage complex IP litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Work closely with technical experts and prosecution teams to build strong cases
• Engage in appellate work and inter partes proceedings as needed

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction; must be eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar or sit for the exam
• 1–4 years of experience in patent or IP litigation at a law firm
• Strong academic credentials
• Foundation in intellectual property and patent law
• Prior clerkship experience highly preferred (bonus offered for direct transitions from federal clerkships)
• Hybrid work model preferred; remote arrangements considered case-by-case

Additional Information

• Base salary range: $200,000 – $310,000 (based on a 2000-hour billable commitment)
• Flexible hours program available: billable targets between 1400–2000 hours with adjusted compensation
• Associates in litigation and inter partes work typically select 2000-hour targets
• Compensation based on experience, education, and overall qualifications
• Ranked among the top firms nationally for patent litigation and appellate work
• Collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating culture
• Formal mentorship program with two assigned mentors and annual reassignment option