Intellectual Property Associate - Midlevel to Senior (CH)

J&T Business Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 310,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit seeks a midlevel to senior Intellectual Property litigation associate to handle patent disputes involving electronics, semiconductors, and mechanical devices. The role offers opportunities in federal courts, ITC, and PTAB proceedings.

Requirements include a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, roughly four years of patent litigation experience, and eligibility to practice law in the United States. Prior PTAB/ITC exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Approximately four or more years of patent litigation experience with strong research, writing and analytical skills.
• Experience with district court patent litigation; PTAB or ITC exposure is a plus.
• Must be licensed or eligible to practice law in the applying jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing patents and preparing invalidity and infringement contentions.
• Developing case strategy and working with technical experts.
• Drafting briefs and other substantive filings, managing discovery, and preparing witnesses.
• Taking and defending depositions and contributing to hearings and trial preparation.
• Working directly with clients and collaborating with colleagues across offices.

Skills

Patent litigation

Education

CS or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PTAB experience

ITC experience

Job description

Intellectual Property Associate - Midlevel to Senior (CH)

Chicago, United States | Posted on 10/01/2026

Our Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group includes more than 140 attorneys who advise clients throughout the life cycle of their intellectual property, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, rights of publicity, and trade secrets. Within the group, our Patent Litigation team includes more than 70 litigators who handle complex disputes in which clients’ core products may be at stake. The team brings trial and appellate experience to matters across major patent jurisdictions and regularly coordinates district court litigation and ITC actions with proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). More than half of the patent team holds a degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.

Role Overview

We are seeking a midlevel or senior IP litigation associate to represent clients in patent disputes involving technologies such as electronic devices, semiconductors, integrated circuits, and mechanical devices. The role offers opportunities to work on matters in federal district courts, the ITC, and before the PTAB.

Responsibilities

Analyzing patents and preparing invalidity and infringement contentions.

Developing case strategy and working with technical experts.

Drafting briefs and other substantive filings, managing discovery, and preparing witnesses.

Taking and defending depositions and contributing to hearings and trial preparation.

Working directly with clients and collaborating with colleagues across offices.

Qualifications

A degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.

Approximately four or more years of patent litigation experience, with strong research, writing, and analytical skills.

Experience with district court patent litigation; PTAB or International Trade Commission (ITC) experience is a plus.

Ability to manage substantial responsibilities on complex matters and work effectively as part of a team.

Must currently be licensed, or currently eligible to become licensed, to practice law in the jurisdiction where applying.

Salary Range: $310,000 to $435,000 (commensurate with experience)

Bonus: Eligibility for an hours-based bonus