IP Attorney

Jobot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 275,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a mid-level Patent Litigation Associate for a nationally recognized IP practice with offices in Dallas, Austin, and New York. You will handle complex patent disputes and work closely with experienced trial lawyers on cases before federal courts, the ITC, and the PTAB.

The role requires strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills, with a technical background and experience handling discovery and expert issues. Salary is competitive and benefits are best in class.

Qualifications

• Mid-level patent litigation experience.
• Experience before U.S. district courts, ITC, or PTAB preferred.
• Strong research, writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience working with technical subject matter, expert witnesses and complex discovery.
• Patent Bar membership preferred and federal clerkship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex patent litigation matters from start to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and claim-construction filings.
• Conduct legal and technical research on infringement, validity, enforceability and damages.
• Manage written and document discovery, depositions, and expert-related discovery.
• Collaborate with technical experts and trial lawyers on case strategy.
• Support proceedings before U.S. district courts, the ITC, and the PTAB.
• Coordinate with partners and senior attorneys on deadlines and strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Technical discovery

Expert witnesses

Clerkship

Education

Engineering/technical undergrad

Job description

Sophisticated National Firm!

A bit about us:

A nationally recognized litigation firm is seeking an associate to join its expanding intellectual property practice. The IP team handles appearing before U.S. district courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission, or the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and works closely with trial teams on legal strategy, critical motions, and issue preservation throughout trial proceedings.

Why join us?

This firm is dedicated to ensuring associates grow and thrive at a pace that is right for them individually!

Best in class Benefits!

Job Details

We are seeking a mid-level Patent Litigation Associate to join a nationally recognized intellectual property practice. This opportunity is available in the Dallas, Austin, and New York offices and is ideal for an attorney with meaningful experience handling complex patent disputes.

The associate will work on sophisticated matters involving advanced technologies and collaborate closely with experienced trial lawyers on cases before federal district courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex patent litigation matters from initial case development through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, claim-construction filings, and other substantive legal documents
• Conduct legal and technical research involving patent infringement, validity, enforceability, and damages
• Manage written discovery, document productions, and expert-related discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Work closely with technical experts and consultants
• Assist with Markman proceedings, dispositive motions, trial preparation, and post-trial matters
• Support proceedings before U.S. district courts, the ITC, and the PTAB
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy
• Manage multiple deadlines across sophisticated, high-stakes matters

Qualifications

• Mid-level experience handling patent litigation matters
• Experience before U.S. district courts, the U.S. International Trade Commission, or the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience working with technical subject matter, expert witnesses, and complex discovery
• Patent Bar membership preferred
• Federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus
• Strong academic credentials
• Admission to the applicable state Bar and in good standing
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within lean, collaborative litigation teams
• Excellent judgment, organization, and attention to detail
• Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field preferred

This role offers the opportunity to work on nationally significant patent disputes while gaining meaningful responsibility alongside highly experienced intellectual property litigators.

Salary: $275,000 - $310,000 per year

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.