Attorney

SR Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours program

Formal mentorship program

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Job summary

A leading intellectual property law firm is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate in Washington, D.C. The role requires 2–4 years of experience in patent litigation and offers a hybrid work model. Key responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, managing IP litigation matters, and collaborating with senior attorneys. A competitive salary range of $200,000 to $310,000 based on experience and qualifications is provided.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction; eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar.
• 1–4 years of experience in patent or IP litigation.
• Strong academic credentials and foundation in intellectual property and patent law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Prepare arguments and assist in courtroom presentations.
• Manage complex IP litigation matters from inception through resolution.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings and motions

Trial preparation

IP litigation management

Collaboration with technical experts

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

IP Litigation Associate — Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid). A leading intellectual property law firm is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate with 2–4 years of experience to join its high-performing IP Litigation Team. This team is nationally recognized for its high impact work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Prepare arguments and assist in courtroom presentations
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation
• Manage complex IP litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Work closely with technical experts and prosecution teams to build strong cases
• Engage in appellate work and inter partes proceedings as needed

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction; must be eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar or sit for the exam
• 1–4 years of experience in patent or IP litigation at a law firm
• Strong academic credentials
• Foundation in intellectual property and patent law
• Prior clerkship experience highly preferred (bonus offered for direct transitions from federal clerkships)
• Hybrid work model preferred; remote arrangements considered case-by-case

Additional Information

• Base salary range: $200,000 – $310,000 (based on a 2000-hour billable commitment)
• Flexible hours program available: billable targets between 1400–2000 hours with adjusted compensation
• Associates in litigation and inter partes work typically select 2000-hour targets
• Compensation based on experience, education, and overall qualifications
• Ranked among the top firms nationally for patent litigation and appellate work
• Collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating culture
• Formal mentorship program with two assigned mentors and annual reassignment option