Intellectual Property Associate Attorney – Judicial Clerks

Pernini Legal; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned law firm seeks an IP Associate Attorney with a judicial clerkship background to join its litigation practice group. This role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work on high-stakes IP matters, emphasizing mentorship and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience in IP or patent litigation.
• 1+ year of current judicial clerkship experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in patent litigation matters in federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, manage discovery, and prepare for trials.
• Analyze technical concepts and communicate findings effectively.

Skills

Legal Research

Writing

Advocacy

Communication

Technical Analysis

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

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$260,000.00/yr - $390,000.00/yr

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Preferred Locations: Southern California, Bay Area, and East Coast Offices.

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Our client, a prominent Amlaw 50 firm, is seeking highly-qualified Associate Attorneys with judicial clerkship experience to join their Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation Practice Group. This is an exceptional opportunity for current judicial clerks to transition into high-impact roles advising on complex IP and patent litigation matters across a range of industries and technologies. Attorneys may join any of the firm’s U.S. offices, with strong preference given to candidates located in Southern California, the Bay Area, or along the East Coast.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 2–6 years of substantive law firm experience in IP and/or patent litigation.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the following disciplines is strongly preferred:
• Electrical Engineering,
• Computer Science,
• Physics,
• Chemical Engineering,
• Mechanical Engineering, or
• Related technical discipline.
• 1+ year of current judicial clerkship experience: federal court (district court preferred) or the highest court in any US state or in DC.
• Demonstrated proficiency in legal research, writing, and advocacy, with the ability to work independently on complex assignments.
• Strong communication skills, entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in high-stakes patent and IP litigation matters in federal courts and before the U.S. International Trade Commission.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, manage discovery, and contribute to pretrial and trial preparation.
• Leverage technical background to analyze complex scientific and engineering concepts and communicate findings to clients and courts.
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, technical advisors, and clients to develop litigation strategies and ensure successful case outcomes.
• Participate in mentoring programs, professional development opportunities, and business development efforts.

Why Join Us?

Our client offers a dynamic platform for judicial clerks to launch or advance their careers in intellectual property litigation. The firm is known for its entrepreneurial culture, commitment to mentorship, and emphasis on both professional excellence and personal well-being. You will work alongside top-tier practitioners and leading clients in some of the most cutting-edge and technically sophisticated matters in the legal market.

Competitive compensation: includes an expected annual salary range of $260,000-$390,000, depending on experience and market factors, alongside discretionary performance-based bonuses.

Additional compensation: Judicial clerks joining our client directly from a clerkship at a federal court, the highest court in any state, or the District of Columbia will receive a significant bonus.

Comprehensive benefits package: includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) plan, industry-leading parental leave benefits, child and elder care, pet insurance, FTO, wellness programs, paid holidays, and additional perks.

Application Requirements

Ready to make an impact? Submit your resume, cover letter, and undergraduate, law school, and graduate (if applicable) transcripts today!

Locations:

• Washington, D.C.
• Chicago, IL
• New York, NY
• Portland, OR
• TX (Austin, Houston)
• Seattle, WA
• Wheeling, WV

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice[1]; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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  Mid-Senior level

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• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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