Elite IP & Tech Litigation Associate

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts & Associates Recruitment is partnering with a premier Am Law 50 IP & Technology Litigation practice in Palo Alto, CA. The associate will handle high-stakes patent, trade-secret and technology disputes and collaborate with partners on substantive matters.

The role offers exposure to pretrial, trial and appellate work, with direct client contact and opportunities for leadership as you advance in a high-value, technology-focused litigation team.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions and substantive briefs.
• Conduct legal and technical research.
• Manage discovery and document-production workstreams.
• Prepare for claim-construction proceedings where applicable.
• Work with fact, technical and damages experts.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and hearings.
• Support depositions, hearings and trial preparation.

Skills

IP & tech litigation experience

Job description

Watts & Associates Recruitment is partnering with a premier Am Law 50 IP & Technology Litigation practice in Palo Alto, CA. The associate will handle high-stakes patent, trade-secret and technology disputes and collaborate with partners on substantive matters.

The role offers exposure to pretrial, trial and appellate work, with direct client contact and opportunities for leadership as you advance in a high-value, technology-focused litigation team.