IP Litigation Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Josh Pros LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/

401k

Parental leave and family benefits

HSA and FSA

Job summary

Josh Pros LLC in Los Angeles is seeking a Mid-Level IP Litigation Associate Attorney to handle patent and trade secret disputes for top tech and life sciences clients. This in-office role requires a strong science background and excellent writing and advocacy skills.

The firm also considers exceptional candidates from other major US markets. The associate will join a celebrated IP Litigation Practice Group, partnering with partners and senior associates to manage high-stakes matters and deliver

Qualifications

• IP matters including patent and/or trade secret litigation.
• Strong litigation skills with IP focus.
• Undergraduate science background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on intellectual property matters, including patent and trade secret litigation.
• Collaborate with clients and teams on high-profile disputes.
• Support senior attorneys in case strategy and analysis.

Skills

IP litigation

Patent litigation

Trade secrets

Education

Undergraduate degree in hard or life sciences

Job description

IP Litigation Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

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About this role

Client: A client in the legal industry
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment type: Full-time
Compensation: $225,000 to $390,000

This is an in-office role

Looking for associates whose class year ranges fron 2020 to 2025.

In addition to Los Angeles our client will consider candidates in the following locations: NYC, San Diego, Washington D.C., Seattle, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Austin, Boston

Who Is Our Client?

They're a destination AmLaw 100 law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.

They are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for top-notch talent.

This client consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to their legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to their communities.

Representative Work

You'll work with clients on intellectual property matters, including patent and/or trade secret litigation in their highest-profile and most complex patent disputes in the tech, life sciences, and the consumer products industries.

Our client's IP Litigation Practice Group is a patent litigation powerhouse. And they separate themselves from other firms as they stand out for their superb knowledge of patent law, experience with judges in high-volume patent venues, and facility with explaining cutting-edge technologies to juries.

IP Litigation Practice Group in Los Angeles is made up of:

8 Partners

3 Associates

And they're looking to add another associate attorney in LA!

We can discuss the make up of the other groups after you've applied!

Our Client's Difference (What Makes Them Stand Out From The Rest)

They empower their lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firm’s commitment to our attorneys’ growth extends throughout their careers.

Who You Are

You are a high performer with intellectual property matters, including patent and/or trade secret litigation.

You have an undergraduate degree in hard or life sciences.

You have strong academic credentials in law and undergraduate coursework.

You have a strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters.

You also have outstanding research and analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and have sound legal and business knowledge in working on a broad spectrum of cases and counseling clients with respect to ongoing matters.

You are admitted to the Texas state bar.

This client likes associates from the following law schools & law firms:

• Harvard, Cornell, Georgetown, Yale, NYU, American University, Cal, George Washington University, UVA School of Law, Columbia, Boston College Law
• Perkins Coie
• Keller & Heckman LLP
• Foley & Lardner
• DLA Piper
• Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
• Latham & Watkins
• Kirkland & Ellis

Associate Bonus Structure

Associates can count unlimited pro-bono and inclusion hours, and up to 100 pre-approved hours for knowledge management and business development activities, toward their bonus eligibility.

Additional high-hour bonuses are available at 2,100, 2,300, and 2,500 hours, and merit incentives are awarded to associates whose performance exceeds expectations, enhancing transparency in annual evaluations.

In 2025, the high-hours awards added 10–40% to the base bonus amount, and merit incentives added 10% or 20% to both the base bonus and high-hours awards. With these awards and incentives, our most senior associates were eligible for bonuses of up to $218,200, inclusive of special bonuses.

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/401k

• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.
• Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
• Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

Josh Pros is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to citizenship or immigration status.

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