Electrical IP Associate

SR Staffing; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible billing tracks

Pro bono program with billable credit

Hands-on litigation exposure

Job summary

A top-ranked AmLaw firm is seeking a mid-level Electrical IP Litigation Associate with a strong technical background in electrical engineering, computer science, or physics. Candidates with 2–4 years of relevant IP litigation experience and bar admission in CA, MA, DC, VA, or GA are preferred. The firm offers a hybrid schedule with significant litigation exposure and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of IP litigation experience, ideally with exposure to PTAB proceedings.
• Litigation focused role, not primarily prosecution.
• Candidates must be admitted to practice in CA, MA, DC, VA, or GA.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative IP practice focused on litigation.
• Contribute to PTAB litigation activities.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Physics

IP litigation

Telecom (4G/5G)

Semiconductors

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics

Computer Science

Physics

Job description

Electrical IP Litigation Associate – AmLaw Firm

Multiple U.S. Offices | Bar Admission Required | Mid-Level Associate

A top-ranked AmLaw firm is seeking Intellectual Property Litigation Associates with a strong technical background in electrical engineering, computer science, or physics (especially with semiconductor or telecom experience). This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative, nationally recognized IP practice with a strong presence in PTAB litigation.

What We’re Looking For

(This section outlines the qualifications and background required.)

Technical Expertise

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics (with relevant tech experience).
• Experience in telecom (4G/5G) or semiconductors is highly preferred.
• Candidates with mechanical engineering backgrounds may be considered if they have substantial exposure to electrical or telecom technologies.

Legal Experience

• 2–4 years of IP litigation experience, ideally with exposure to PTAB proceedings (IPRs, PGRs).
• Litigation focused: Some prosecution experience is acceptable, especially from prior patent agent roles, but this is not a prosecution-focused position.
• Candidates seeking to return to full-time prosecution work are not a fit.

Bar Admission & Location

• Must be admitted to practice in CA, MA, DC, VA, or GA.
• Open to candidates in any of the firm’s domestic offices: Atlanta, Boston, Palo Alto, Reston (VA), or Washington, DC.
• Hybrid schedule: in-office Tuesday–Thursday, with flexibility.
• Strong academic credentials from any law school.
• Stable work history; candidates with multiple short stints must have a clear rationale.
• Currently employed or with a valid reason for a gap.
• Open to market compensation or willing to discuss adjustments.

Why Join This Team?

• Highly ranked firm.
• Early deposition experience and hands-on litigation exposure— even for junior associates.
• New AI-focused IP practice.
• Highly regarded pro bono program (100 hours billable credit).
• Flexible billing tracks available (e.g., 60% or 80% load with extended partnership path).

Pay depends on experience. Ignore the range.