Associate - IP Litigation (Hard Tech) Mid-Level

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Washington; On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Parental leave

Fertility & Adoption

Backup care

401(k) & Roth

Mental health support

Flexible time

Bar dues coverage

Pro bono opportunities

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting's client seeks a Mid-Level IP Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of experience focused on hard tech. You will handle patent and trade secret disputes for major tech players, gaining real courtroom exposure and significant client contact.

Candidates should have degrees in CS, EE, math, or physics, strong grades, and be licensed to practice where you live. Offices include Austin, Boston, Denver, LA, NYC, Palo Alto, San Diego, SF and DC.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of IP litigation experience, preferably in patent/trade secret work.
• Strong grades and ability to translate complex tech into persuasive arguments.
• Licensed to practice where you plan to live/work.

Responsibilities

• Go head to head in major patent and trade secret battles for top tech names.
• Work alongside top-tier litigators with significant court exposure.
• Gain hands-on courtroom experience, client exposure, and high-impact work.

Skills

IP Litigation

Patent & Trade Secret

Courtroom Experience

Engineering background

Education

CS or EE or Math or Physics

Job description

Associate - IP Litigation (Hard Tech) Mid-Level

Washington, United States | Posted on 07/24/2026

Mid-Level IP Litigation Associate (Hard Tech Focus)

Where You Can Work: Austin, Boston, Denver, LA, NYC, Palo Alto, San Diego, SF, DC

Our AmLaw 100 client is leveling up its elite IP Litigation group and looking for sharp associates (3 to 5 years) who can bring both brains and boldness. This team crushes in high-stakes tech disputes, and they're ready to bring on someone who's not afraid to think differently, push hard, and show up strong in court.

Why This Role Slaps:

Go head to head in major patent and trade secret battles for some of the biggest names in tech.

Work alongside top-tier litigators who've been dominating the directories.

Get hands-on experience fast, with real courtroom time, client exposure, and major-league impact.

Be part of a culture that values authenticity, growth, and innovation, not just prestige.

Who You Are:

You've got 3 to 5 years of IP litigation under your belt, preferably in patent/trade secret work.

You majored in computer science, electrical engineering, math, or physics (this is a must).

You bring strong grades, sharp thinking, and can translate complex tech into punchy arguments.

You're licensed to practice where you plan to live or work.

The Vibe & Benefits:

Salary range: $260K to $365K, depending on office and experience.

Top-tier health, dental, and vision coverage.

Inclusive leave policy with serious perks: parental, fertility, adoption, backup care.

401(k) and Roth options, mental health support (shout out to Calm & Talkspace), and flex time.

We'll cover your bar dues and at least two professional orgs.

You're encouraged to do pro bono work that actually matters.