IP Litigation Associate

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement benefits

Paid days off (vacation & sick)

Parental leave

Basic life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in Orange County seeks attorneys in law school class years 2020–2023 to join our IP Litigation team. Qualified applicants will have top law school credentials and IP/patent litigation experience.

Undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or similar fields are highly preferred, as is CAFC clerkship experience. Experience with PTAB disputes is a plus.

Qualifications

• Top law school credentials and IP/patent litigation experience expected.
• Undergraduate degrees in engineering or similar fields are highly preferred.
• CAFC clerkship experience highly preferred. PTAB disputes experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join the IP Litigation team in Orange County.
• Handle IP/patent litigation matters with diligence and professionalism.
• Collaborate with partners and associates on complex cases.

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Computer Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

CAFC clerkship experience

Job description

Overview

• A strong preference exists for candidates with undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or similar fields.
• Candidates with CAFC clerkship experience are highly preferred.
• Experience with PTAB disputes is considered a plus.

Posting details

Careers

IP Litigation (OC)

Orange County

Job Summary

We are seeking attorneys in law school class years 2020 – 2023 to join our IP Litigation team. Qualified applicants will have top law school credentials and IP/patent litigation experience. Undergraduate degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or similar degrees are highly preferred, as is CAFC clerkship experience. Experience with PTAB disputes also a plus.

The annual compensation range for this position is between $260,000 and $390,000. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations. Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Location

Orange County

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.