IP Litigation Associate 21934 Portland

Vanguard-IP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP is seeking a litigation associate in Portland, Oregon, to represent clients in district court, ITC proceedings, or arbitration cases involving patents or trade secrets. Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials and legal research capabilities, alongside strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, including work on IPRs and post-grant patent proceedings, with a technical background and active patent bar registration being highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience representing clients in district court cases, ITC proceedings, or arbitration involving patents or trade secrets.
• Technical background and active patent bar registration.
• Judicial clerkship experience, particularly at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Writing

Advocacy

Communication skills

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

Seeking a litigation associate with experience representing clients in district court cases, ITC proceedings, or arbitration involving patents or trade secrets. Other relevant experience includes work on IPRs or other post‑grant patent proceedings. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials and demonstrated strengths in legal research, writing, and advocacy. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. A technical background, active patent bar registration, and judicial clerkship experience (particularly at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals) are highly valued.