Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney (Multi-City)

Software Placement Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Wellness initiatives

Performance bonuses

Job summary

International IP Law Firm in Boston, MA seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Intellectual Property Litigation Group. Represent clients in cutting-edge patent disputes and gain courtroom, discovery, and trial experience.

The role offers a hybrid schedule across multiple major markets, collaborative mentorship from leading trial lawyers, and exposure to high-stakes matters involving innovative technologies.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction in good standing.
• Strong background in intellectual property disputes, particularly patent litigation.
• Proven ability to take and defend depositions and manage motion practice.
• Skilled in written discovery, fact development, and expert discovery.
• Demonstrated proficiency drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings.
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to contributing to a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in sophisticated intellectual property and patent litigation matters.
• Conduct all phases of written discovery, fact development, and case strategy.
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation-related documents.
• Manage expert discovery and collaborate with technical and industry experts.
• Assist with trial preparation, hearings, and strategic litigation planning.
• Support clients in Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings and other Patent Trial and Appeal Board matters when applicable.
• Assist with ITC investigations and related proceedings as opportunities arise.
• Work closely with clients in technology-driven industries on complex and cutting-edge legal disputes.

Skills

IP litigation

Deposition experience

Legal research

Written advocacy

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Location: Boston, MA / Denver, CO / New York, NY / Palo Alto, San Francisco or Los Angeles, CA / Washington, D.C. | Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid | Compensation: $235,000-$365,000

Overview

A premier international law firm known for its sophisticated intellectual property practice is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Intellectual Property Litigation Group. This is an opportunity to work alongside leading trial lawyers, patent litigators, and technology-focused practitioners on high-stakes disputes involving cutting-edge technologies and innovative companies, gaining significant courtroom, discovery, and strategic litigation experience in a collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in sophisticated intellectual property and patent litigation matters
• Conduct all phases of written discovery, fact development, and case strategy
• Take and defend fact and expert witness depositions
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation-related documents
• Manage expert discovery and collaborate with technical and industry experts
• Assist with trial preparation, hearings, and strategic litigation planning
• Support clients in Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings and other Patent Trial and Appeal Board matters when applicable
• Assist with ITC investigations and related proceedings as opportunities arise
• Work closely with clients in technology-driven industries on complex and cutting-edge legal disputes

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction in good standing
• Strong background in intellectual property disputes, particularly patent litigation
• Proven ability to take and defend depositions and manage motion practice
• Skilled in written discovery, fact development, and expert discovery
• Demonstrated proficiency drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related filings
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple sophisticated matters simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to contributing to a team-oriented environment

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings and/or International Trade Commission (ITC) matters is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred
• Equivalent technical or industry background in these fields will also be considered

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary range of $235,000-$365,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and class year
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, parental leave, professional development resources, wellness initiatives, performance bonuses, and additional firm-sponsored benefits

Why this role

This is an opportunity to join one of the nation's most respected intellectual property litigation practices, handling precedent-setting disputes involving groundbreaking technologies and high-value patent portfolios, with substantial responsibility, direct client interaction, and mentorship from leading practitioners.