Patent Litigation Associate Attorney
$225k - $365kDirect 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
- 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
- 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
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
Vacancy posted 29 days ago
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