2026 Entry Level IP Litigation Associate

2026 Entry Level IP Litigation Associate 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Mintz. Mintz is an Am Law 100 law firm with over 600 attorneys serving clients worldwide. Our attorneys combine legal, business, and industry insight to help navigate shifting challenges. We advise business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors on pivotal deals, disputes, and regulatory matters within our core practice areas — Transactional, Intellectual Property, Litigation & Investigations, and Regulatory & Advisory. We are strategically located to meet the needs of our clients, with offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington, DC, and Toronto. About the First Year Associate Experience First Year Associates at Mintz are hired into one of the firm’s offices and immersed into a practice area. The firm’s Orientation & Training, “Base Camp” takes place in our Boston office and brings the full class together for a week of practical training and networking. First Year Associates are given formal mentors that can serve as a resource during their transition to the firm. It’s not long before First Year Associates know our lawyers, understand what we do, and are ready to hit the ground running after law school. Collaboration with team members is an important component of this role. This role requires 60% in‑office presence; remote work is permissible 40% of the time. About the Intellectual Property Litigation Section We provide our clients with the full range of IP expertise and services in today's global technology marketplace, with an emphasis on patent litigation. At the core of Mintz’s patent litigation success is our deep understanding of client technologies and a drive to deliver wins for our clients. Whether defending against claims of infringement or enforcing patent rights, we develop and execute litigation strategies that align with the business goals of our clients. The IP Litigation section is seeking a first year Associate to join our Los Angeles office. This individual will work closely with our senior lawyers to support public and private companies in sophisticated business transactions throughout the country. We anticipate a start date in September of 2026. Qualifications and Desired Skills Must be graduating with a J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA accredited law school. Must be eligible to sit for the USPTO exam or already registered with the USPTO. Must be eligible for admission to the Bar for the jurisdiction in which the candidate is applying. Must possess excellent written/verbal communication skills. Must possess a high level of professionalism and client readiness. Must be able to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities and responsibilities, be highly organized and exercise extreme attention to detail. Must be able to collaborate and work effectively in team settings. Required documents: resume, cover letter, law transcript, graduate transcript (if available), undergraduate transcript, and writing sample The salary for this position is $225,000. This position is bonus eligible. Mintz offers a comprehensive benefits package. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Legal Industries Law Practice #J-18808-Ljbffr Mintz