IP Litigation Associate Attorney (3–6 years)

Sheppard; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is seeking an IP Litigation Associate Attorney (3-6 years) to join our nationally recognized Intellectual Property Practice Group in the United States. The position is open to all offices, with a preference for candidates in Washington, DC, San Diego, San Francisco, or Silicon Valley.

The team seeks candidates with patent litigation experience, ITC/IPR exposure, and strong writing and analytical skills; admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction is

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor is required from an accredited law school.
• 3-6 years of patent litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials with excellent analytical and writing abilities.
• Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle patent litigation in federal district court, including discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Coordinate ITC investigations and PTAB/IPR proceedings as needed.
• Draft high-quality briefs, motions, and client communications.
• Collaborate with technical experts to present clear, persuasive arguments.

Skills

Patent litigation

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Team player

Bar admission

Education

JD degree

Job description

Sheppard is seeking an IP Litigation Associate Attorney (3-6 years) to join our nationally recognized Intellectual Property Practice Group.

This position is open to all Sheppard offices, with a preference for candidates based in Washington, D.C., San Diego (Del Mar), San Francisco, or Silicon Valley.

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is a global Am Law 50 full-service law firm with over 1,200 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide. Our Intellectual Property Practice Group is a recognized leader in protecting and maximizing intellectual property rights, with more than 140 IP attorneys worldwide. We represent Fortune 50 and multinational companies, as well as innovative start-ups, across technology, consumer products, and life sciences in their most critical disputes.

The Team Seeks Candidates Who Have Experience With

• Patent litigation in federal district court, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, expert issues, and trial preparation
• ITC (Section 337) investigations, including coordination with parallel district court and/or PTAB proceedings
• Drafting high-quality written work product, including briefs, motions, and client communications
• Working with technical experts and quickly mastering complex technologies to present clear, persuasive arguments
• PTAB proceedings, including IPRs
• Experience with or interest in SEPs/FRAND and disputes involving telecommunications and multimedia standards (e.g., cellular, Wi‑Fi, video coding)

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• 3-6 years of patent litigation experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills; collaborative and team-oriented
• Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction required.

The annual salary range for this position is $260,000-390,000.

Contact: For inquiries, please reach out to Katherine Milanes at [e-mail].