IP Associate, San Francisco

Kobre & Kim; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobre & Kim seeks an exceptional IP litigation associate to join our trial-focused patent and trade secret practice in San Francisco. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, a JD, and preferably trial experience. Responsibilities include taking depositions and playing a key role in trials.

This is an opportunity to work on high-stakes technology disputes within a globally recognized team focused solely on litigation. We offer a supportive environment promoting career growth and diversity.

Qualifications

• Graduated law school between 2019 and 2022.
• Clerkships and trial experience are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Write and argue substantive motions.
• Play a meaningful role on trial teams, including preparing witnesses and strategy.

Skills

Robust writing, drafting and editing skills

Strong communication and client-relations abilities

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Undergraduate degree in engineering, chemistry, biology or computer science

Job description

Overview

Kobre & Kim seeks exceptional candidates with the talent to deliver outstanding service that anticipates client needs. Kobre & Kim is looking for an IP litigation associate to join our trial-focused patent and trade secret practice in San Francisco. The ideal candidate is a driven, self-motivated litigator with patent experience and a strong interest in developing standup and trial experience in high-stakes technology disputes. The firm’s IP practice seeks creative and strategically minded candidates who are hungry to take on lead roles in major litigation, including taking and defending depositions, writing and arguing substantive motions, and meaningful participation on trial teams, including preparing witnesses, pretrial argument, and strategy.

You will join our highly regarded global team that regularly serves as special litigation counsel, avoiding conflicts that often prevent other firms from taking on the large-scale litigation common in patent infringement, trade secrets and IP and technology-related disputes. As a result, we aggressively represent our clients even when facing industry-wide opposition. We are not just any other law firm that can be averse to large companies; being conflict-free by design allows us to be aggressive in a way that other law firms cannot.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions
• Write and argue substantive motions
• Play a meaningful role on trial teams, including preparing witnesses and strategy

Qualifications

• Graduated law school between 2019 and 2022
• Juris Doctorate (JD)
• Robust writing, drafting and editing skills
• Clerkships and trial experience are beneficial
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, chemistry, biology or computer science is valuable but not required

Why Join Kobre & Kim

Kobre & Kim focuses solely on disputes and investigations. Our lawyers collaborate on cross-border teams that handle matters involving criminal defense and regulatory enforcement; internal investigations; civil and commercial litigation; class actions; judgment enforcement and asset recovery; and financial products and services disputes.

We offer an environment that supports career growth, mentorship, and exposure to premium high-stakes litigation. We seek people who combine substantive legal skills, problem-solving, intellectual rigor, determination, and a global outlook with strong communication and client-relations abilities.

Learning and Diversity

Diversity and inclusion are core values. We pursue a culture that allows everyone to thrive and contribute to innovative solutions for clients. We value differences in backgrounds, experiences and cultures and seek lawyers with diverse knowledge and perspectives.

EEO and Employment Information

At the time of posting, the salary range for this role is US $260,000 – US $420,000 base. This range may vary based on experience, qualifications, and market data. Kobre & Kim is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veterans status. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to reviewing publicly available information as part of our hiring process.