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Location: Boston, MA / Denver, CO / New York, NY / Palo Alto, San Francisco or Los Angeles, CA / Washington, D.C. | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $235,000-$365,000

Overview

A premier international law firm known for its sophisticated intellectual property practice is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Intellectual Property Litigation Group. This is an opportunity to work alongside leading trial lawyers, patent litigators, and technology-focused practitioners on high-stakes disputes involving cutting-edge technologies and innovative companies, gaining significant courtroom, discovery, and strategic litigation experience in a collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in sophisticated intellectual property and patent litigation matters
• Conduct all phases of written discovery, fact development, and case strategy
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation-related documents
• Manage expert discovery and collaborate with technical and industry experts
• Assist with trial preparation, hearings, and strategic litigation planning
• Support clients in Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings and other Patent Trial and Appeal Board matters when applicable
• Assist with ITC investigations and related proceedings as opportunities arise
• Work closely with clients in technology-driven industries on complex and cutting-edge legal disputes

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction in good standing
• Strong background in intellectual property disputes, particularly patent litigation
• Proven ability to take and defend depositions and manage motion practice
• Skilled in written discovery, fact development, and expert discovery
• Demonstrated proficiency drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to contributing to a team-oriented environment

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings and/or International Trade Commission (ITC) matters is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred
• Equivalent technical or industry background in these fields will also be considered

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary range of $235,000-$365,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and class year
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, parental leave, professional development resources, wellness initiatives, performance bonuses, and additional firm-sponsored benefits

Why this role

This is an opportunity to join one of the nation's most respected intellectual property litigation practices, handling precedent-setting disputes involving groundbreaking technologies and high-value patent portfolios, with substantial responsibility, direct client interaction, and mentorship from leading practitioners.