IP Associate Attorney - Electrical Engineering (Multi Office)

Joseph Michaels International; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary bonuses

Parental leave benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International seeks an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate Attorney with a patent and trade secret focus. The role supports a leading AmLaw 50 firm’s national IP Litigation Practice Group, handling high-stakes disputes in federal courts, ITC and PTAB proceedings.

The candidate will join a hybrid environment, work with top clients, and advance a career in sophisticated IP litigation and strategic enforcement.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 2–4 years of substantive IP litigation experience, including patent/trade secret disputes.
• Trial experience, IPR proceedings and ITC exposure are highly valued.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently with an entrepreneurial mindset and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex IP disputes, including patent and trade secret litigation.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in federal courts, ITC, and administrative proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other substantive documents.
• Coordinate discovery, including e-discovery with clients, co-counsel and vendors.
• Conduct depositions, support trial teams, participate in hearings and trials.
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates to deliver client service.
• Engage with clients in strategic planning and risk assessment related to IP enforcement and defense.

Skills

IP litigation

Trial experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Engineering degree (EE/CS/Physics)

Job description

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

PATENT & TRADE SECRET FOCUS

Available in multiple locations...full list found at the bottom of this description.

HYBRID

A prestigious international AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact patent and trade secret disputes for some of the world’s most innovative companies. The team is known for its success in high-stakes litigation in federal courts across the country, before the International Trade Commission (ITC), and in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
• 2–4 years of substantive experience in intellectual property litigation, including patent and/or trade secret disputes
• Trial experience, IPR proceedings, and ITC litigation experience are highly valued
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage matters independently and effectively
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong work ethic, and collaborative team orientation

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a wide range of complex intellectual property disputes, including patent and trade secret litigation
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in federal courts, ITC, and administrative proceedings
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other substantive legal documents
• Coordinate discovery, including e-discovery processes, with clients, co-counsel, and vendors
• Conduct depositions, support trial teams, and participate in hearings and trials
• Collaborate closely with partners and senior associates to deliver exceptional client service
• Engage with clients in strategic planning and risk assessment related to IP enforcement and defense

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a leading IP practice with a consistent record ofsuccess across industries. The team is known for handling some of the most challenging competitor and PAE patent litigation in the country and has appeared in more than 100 IPR proceedings before the PTAB.

Associates enjoy hands-on experience, early client contact, and individualized mentorship designed to accelerate development. The firm offers extensive training programs, a supportive and collegial environment, and exposure to cutting-edge legal and technical issues at the intersection of law and innovation. This is an ideal role for candidates who are passionate about sophisticated IP litigation and looking to grow their careers within a highly collaborative, trial-focused environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Expected annual salary range of $235,000-$310,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for discretionary performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) plan, industry-leading parental leave benefits, child and elder care, pet insurance, FTO, wellness programs, paid holidays, and additional perks

Locations

CA (LA, Santa Monica, Orange County, San Francisco, Silicon Valley)

MA (Boston)

NC (Charlotte)

NY (New York)

DC (Washington)

FL (Miami)

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.