IP Litigation Associate

Emerge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a junior to mid-level Patent Litigation Associate to join its Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group. You will handle high-stakes patent litigation for top-tier technology clients, collaborating with a team of experts on cutting-edge matters. This role offers significant career development opportunities and a commitment to inclusion and equity.

Benefits

Career development

Pro bono leadership

Commitment to inclusion and equity

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in patent litigation.
• Strong preference for candidates familiar with source code review.

Responsibilities

• Work on diverse patent litigation matters including PTAB/IPR proceedings.
• Contribute to client strategies involving complex technologies.

Skills

Patent Litigation

Technical Fluency

Collaboration

Education

Technical degree in Computer Science

Technical degree in Electrical Engineering

Technical degree in Mathematics

Technical degree in Physics

Job description

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Patent Litigation Associate – Intellectual Property & Technology (Junior to Mid-Level)

Are you passionate about tackling high-stakes patent litigation for top-tier technology clients? A leading international law firm is seeking a junior to mid-level associate to join its Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group, a collaborative team of 100+ attorneys advising on the full life cycle of innovation—patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and beyond.

As part of the firm’s Patent Litigation team, you’ll help enforce and defend patent rights for some of the most recognizable names in tech and industry—including Fortune 100 companies and global innovators. The team is known for combining deep technical fluency, strategic legal thinking, and courtroom excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Work on diverse, cutting-edge patent litigation matters including PTAB/IPR proceedings, federal district court trials, and ITC investigations
• Contribute to client strategies involving complex technologies, often involving source code, electrical engineering, and computer science
• Collaborate across practice areas, including regulatory and appellate specialists
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in patent litigation, PTAB/IPR, and/or ITC proceedings
• Technical degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field
• Strong preference for candidates familiar with source code review and analysis
• Excellent academic credentials and references
• Admission (or eligibility) to practice in the applicable jurisdiction(s)
  
  

Why Join This Firm?

This opportunity sits within one of the most respected law firms globally, known for:

• Commitment to inclusion and equity – through affinity groups, mentoring programs, and intentional DEI initiatives
• Career development – robust training, early substantive responsibility, and transparent growth paths
• Pro bono leadership – with up to 200 billable hours creditable toward public interest matters
• Client mix that matters – including Google, Tesla, Adobe, Samsung, and Boston Scientific
  
  

You’ll be part of a culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and social impact as much as professional achievement.

Compensation

• Base salary range: $235,000 to $365,000, commensurate with experience
• Hours-based bonus eligibility
  
  

Note: This position is available in multiple firm offices, including Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Washington, DC.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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