IP Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class Benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a mid-level Patent Litigation Associate to join its nationally recognized IP practice in Dallas, Austin, or New York. The role focuses on handling complex patent disputes and working with trial teams on cases before federal district courts, the ITC, and the PTAB.

You will draft pleadings and briefs, conduct technical and legal research, manage discovery, take and defend depositions, and support Markman proceedings and trial preparation, collaborating with engineers and senior

Qualifications

• Mid-level patent litigation experience is required.
• Experience before U.S. district courts, ITC, or PTAB is preferred.
• 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 clerkship experience is a plus.
• Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field preferred.

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.

Skills

Patent litigation

Federal courts

ITC/PTAB experience

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Depositions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Patent Bar membership preferred

Job description

Job Details

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

Best in class Benefits!

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.

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!

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.

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.