IP Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is hiring a patent litigation associate in Washington, D.C. The role involves handling sophisticated patent disputes for leading technology companies, including semiconductor manufacturers and high-growth startups.

With two to six years of patent litigation experience required, candidates will gain responsibility on complex matters in a collaborative environment that emphasizes mentorship and professional development.

The firm offers a competitive salary ranging from $235,000 to $390,000.

Qualifications

• Two to six years of patent litigation experience with exposure to motion practice, discovery, and case strategy.
• Experience in district court litigation and high-technology patent disputes is highly desirable.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle patent disputes for technology companies as part of a cross-office team.
• Gain significant responsibility on complex matters within a collaborative environment.
• Participate in motion practice, discovery, and broader case strategy.

Skills

Patent litigation experience

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team-oriented

Education

Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: $235,000–$390,000
Practice Area: IP Litigation
Level: 2nd–6th Year Associate

A leading Am Law 50 firm is seeking a patent litigation associate to join its nationally recognised Intellectual Property Practice Group in Washington, D.C. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a cross-office team handling sophisticated patent disputes for leading technology companies, including semiconductor manufacturers, streaming platforms, and high-growth startups. Associates will gain significant responsibility on complex matters while working within a collaborative environment that emphasises mentorship and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated patent disputes for leading technology companies, including semiconductor manufacturers, streaming platforms, and high-growth startups, as part of a cross-office team.
• Gain significant responsibility on complex matters within a collaborative environment that emphasises mentorship and professional development.
• Participate in motion practice, discovery, and broader case strategy.

Qualifications

• Two to six years of patent litigation experience, including meaningful exposure to motion practice, discovery, and broader case strategy;
• Experience handling district court litigation and working on high-technology patent disputes is highly desirable;
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills, together with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment and manage complex matters effectively;
• Excellent academic credentials and a strong technical background. Degrees in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or a closely related technical discipline are preferred.