IP Litigation Associate
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Overview
A leading law firm with a strong presence in San Francisco and New York is expanding its Intellectual Property Litigation practice and is seeking an IP Litigation Associate to join a team that handles sophisticated, high-stakes IP disputes in state and federal courts.
About the Role
The firm is seeking an IP Litigation Associate to support a busy and growing practice advising technology companies, life sciences businesses, and innovative market leaders. The successful candidate will work across all stages of IP litigation, from early case strategy through trial preparation, gaining meaningful responsibility and exposure to complex matters.
This role is well suited to an associate who enjoys technically complex disputes and thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment.
What You’ll Do
• Conduct in-depth legal research and factual analysis relating to intellectual property disputes
• Draft and review litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials
• Assist in developing litigation strategy in collaboration with partners and clients
• Support and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Work on disputes involving patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, and related unfair competition claims
• Coordinate with technical experts, in-house counsel, and co-counsel as part of litigation teams
• Assist senior attorneys with case management and trial preparation
About You
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
• An undergraduate degree background in engineering, computer science, or life sciences
• Approximately 2–6 years of intellectual property litigation experience, gained at a law firm or through a comparable litigation-focused practice
• Admission to practice law in California or New York, or eligibility to waive in
• Experience with federal court litigation and motion practice preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively in a high-intensity litigation environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Why Apply?
• Discretionary performance-based annual bonus, typically consistent with market or above-market BigLaw bonus structures
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution
• Generous paid time off and firm holidays
• Paid parental leave and family support benefits
• Bar dues, CLEs, and professional memberships covered
• Wellness, mental health, and employee assistance programs
• Flexible or hybrid working arrangements, subject to practice and client needs
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