IP and Patent Litigation Associate (ITC) #21736 Washington, DC

Vanguard-IP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruiting firm in Washington is seeking candidates with a J.D. and experience in intellectual property and litigation. Ideal applicants will have strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, and must be eligible for the D.C. Bar. This opportunity lets you work in a collaborative environment focused on patent law and international trade. Exceptional training is offered for motivated attorneys. Applicants are encouraged to explore other opportunities in various markets.

Qualifications

• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Prior experience practicing law.
• Interest in international trade, particularly ITC practice.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Interest in litigation and international trade, particularly ITC practice.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Prior exposure to ITC proceedings, patent litigation, or administrative litigation.
• Technical background or experience with complex technologies (EE, CS, life sciences).
• Judicial clerkship experience.
• Demonstrated interest in IP or international trade law.
• USPTO registration desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Work on patent litigation and ITC proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Interest in litigation

Collaborative work

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar or sit for the D.C. Bar

Judicial clerkship experience

USPTO registration desirable

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Must be eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar or be willing and eligible to sit for the D.C. Bar exam.
• Prior experience practicing law
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Interest in litigation and international trade, particularly ITC practice
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Prior exposure to ITC proceedings, patent litigation, or administrative litigation
• Technical background or experience working with complex technologies (e.g., EE, CS, life sciences)
• Judicial clerkship experience
• Demonstrated interest in intellectual property or international trade law
• USPTO registration number desirable but not required
• Prior ITC experience and familiarity with 19 C.F.R. and the Administrative Procedure Acts is welcome but not required— the firm is committed to training motivated attorneys who demonstrate strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail.

SUMMARY

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

CONFIDENTIALITY

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.