Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

Kirkland & Ellis LLP; California; On-site; USD 225,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Orange County is seeking law clerks for intellectual property litigation associate positions to start in 2027. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. Prior IP, technology, or economics experience preferred.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP offers a competitive salary structure and robust benefits. The hiring salary range for this position is between $225,000 and $390,000, aligned with internal pay equity within Kirkland & Ellis

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills are required.
• Attention to detail is essential for accuracy.
• Strong academic credentials are expected.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Attention to detail

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Overview

• The role is for law clerks seeking intellectual property litigation associate positions, with a start date in 2027.
• Required skills include excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials.
• Prior experience in intellectual property, technology, or economics is preferred.

Posting details

Kirkland's Orange County office is accepting applications from law clerks for intellectual property litigation associate positions to start in 2027. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. Prior intellectual property, technology, or economics experience preferred.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP offers a competitive salary structure, as well as a robust offering of benefits to all of its attorneys. Compensation is based upon the roles and responsibilities of the position and the experience and education of the applicant and is aligned with internal pay equity within Kirkland & Ellis LLP itself. The hiring salary range for this position is between $225,000 and $390,000. These figures are not representative of the full compensation range for this position.