Associate - IP Litigation

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

AmLaw 100 client seeks an IP Litigation Associate to handle patent and technical trade secret disputes across federal courts and the PTAB. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and cross-office collaboration.

The ideal candidate has IP litigation experience, strong academics, and a JD from 2019–2022 with a technical undergraduate background. National platform with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record and substantive IP litigation experience, with patent and/or technical trade secrets focus.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions and managing discovery in federal courts and at the PTAB.
• Ability to collaborate with partners, in-house counsel, and experts on strategy, damages, and trial prep.

Responsibilities

• Litigate patent and technical trade secret matters in federal courts and at the PTAB.
• Draft and argue motions, manage discovery, take and defend depositions.
• Work directly with partners, in-house counsel, and experts on strategy, damages, and trial prep.
• Collaborate across offices on technologies spanning software, semiconductors, life sciences, and mechanical systems.

Skills

IP litigation experience

Patent/trade secret focus

Education

JD class years 2019–2022

Undergraduate degree in EE/CE/CS/ME/ChemE/BiomedE

CAFC clerkship preferred

Job description

Dallas, United States | Posted on 07/23/2026

IP Litigation Associate | AmLaw 100 | Class Years 2019–2022

Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, Palo Alto, San Francisio, and DC.

Intro

Our AmLaw 100 client is expanding a high-performing IP litigation group handling complex patent and technical trade secret disputes. The platform spans Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, with national trial experience and PTAB depth.

Role Summary

• Litigate patent and technical trade secret matters in federal courts and at the PTAB
• Draft and argue motions, manage discovery, take and defend depositions
• Work directly with partners, in-house counsel, and experts on strategy, damages, and trial prep
• Collaborate across offices on cutting-edge technologies spanning software, semiconductors, life sciences, and mechanical systems

Candidate Profile

• JD class years 2019–2022
• Strong academic record and substantive IP litigation experience, with patent and/or technical trade secrets focus
• Undergraduate degree in EE, CE, CS, ME, ChemE, BiomedE, or similar highly preferred
• Judicial clerkship valued, with particular interest in CAFC experience

Why This Role

• Matters that move the needle: high-stakes disputes with sophisticated clients and technical depth
• Mentorship that accelerates responsibility: early stand-up opportunities and partner access
• National platform: coordinated trial teams and PTAB capabilities across key tech hubs
• Transparent compensation and benefits: base salary $260,000 to $390,000, plus discretionary performance bonus; comprehensive health care, retirement plan, paid vacation and sick time, parental leave, basic life insurance, and FSAs. Compensation within range depends on qualifications and operational factors. Locations include DAL, DEN, LAX, NYC, PAL, SFO, and WAS.