Ip Litigation Associate/Partner

Job Description

Job Description

Ip Litigation Associate/Partner

IP Litigation Associate / Partner

Location: Irvine, CA | Palo Alto, CA | San Francisco, CA

A highly regarded California law firm is seeking an experienced IP Litigation Associate or Partner to join its sophisticated and expanding Intellectual Property practice. This opportunity offers the chance to work on complex patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes for innovative clients across a variety of industries.

The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation experience, excellent advocacy skills, and the ability to independently manage significant aspects of high-stakes matters from inception through resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage intellectual property litigation matters through all phases of litigation, including pre-suit investigations, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal
• Handle patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes in federal courts and administrative forums
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, claim construction briefs, and other substantive filings
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions
• Develop and execute case strategy, including damages analysis and expert coordination
• Work directly with clients, in-house counsel, and technical experts
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and litigation support teams
• Contribute to business development initiatives and client relationship management efforts

Qualifications

Required

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing
• 5-8+ years of intellectual property litigation experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience managing sophisticated litigation matters with increasing levels of responsibility

Preferred

• Experience with patent litigation and technology-related disputes
• Trial, arbitration, or appellate experience
• Experience before the PTAB, TTAB, or ITC
• Technical degree or industry-specific intellectual property experience
• Portable business or demonstrated client development experience (for partner-level candidates)

Benefits

• Highly Competitive Base salary: $280,000 - $375,000 DOE
• Competitive annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• CLE, bar dues, and professional membership reimbursement
• Sophisticated, high-profile IP litigation matters
• Strong mentorship, leadership opportunities, and a realistic path to partnership

- 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 08/07/2026 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

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Salary

$280000 - $375000 USD per year