Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

Carterwill Search; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance bonuses

Engaged team culture

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job summary

A legal recruiting firm is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate in Washington, DC. The role involves patent litigation and requires 3–6 years of experience. Candidates can work from various U.S. offices or remotely. The firm offers a competitive salary and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in intellectual property litigation.
• Active bar license in your state of residence or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Work with a collaborative national IP litigation team.
• Develop legal strategies for complex matters.

Skills

Patent litigation experience

Interpersonal skills

Handling multiple complex matters

Job description

Overview

This job posting is provided by Carterwill Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$215,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Carterwill Search

Executive Recruiter at Carterwill Search

CarterWill Legal is seeking an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation litigation team. Candidates may work from any U.S. office (Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Washington, DC) or a virtual office (remote).

Qualifications

• Patent litigation experience is required.
• Additional IP litigation experience (e.g., trade secrets) is preferred but not mandatory.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple complex matters, exercise sound judgment, and articulate legal strategies.
• Active bar license in your state of residence (or willingness to obtain promptly).

Role Highlights

• Opportunity to work with a collaborative national IP litigation team on sophisticated matters.
• Competitive salary with performance and business development bonuses.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with an engaged team culture.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services