IP Litigation Associate — Patent & Trade Secret (Hybrid)

Essenti Talent; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international AmLaw 50 firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group. The role focuses on high-impact patent and trade secret disputes for leading clients, with hybrid work arrangements and opportunities across multiple U.S.

locations. Qualified candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, 2–4 years of IP litigation exposure, including patent or trade secret disputes, and strong research, writing, and

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 2-4 years of substantive IP litigation experience, including patent and/or trade secret disputes.
• Trial experience, IPR proceedings, and ITC litigation experience valued.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently and effectively.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong work ethic, and collaborative team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in patent and trade secret disputes.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies in federal courts, ITC, and administrative proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other substantive legal documents.
• Coordinate discovery, including e-discovery processes, with clients, co-counsel, and vendors.
• Conduct depositions, support trial teams, and participate in hearings and trials.
• Collaborate closely with partners and senior associates to deliver exceptional client service.
• Engage with clients in strategic planning and risk assessment related to IP enforcement and defense.

Skills

IP litigation

Patent litigation

Trade secret disputes

Trial experience

IPR proceedings

ITC experience

Research

Writing

Oral advocacy

Education

JD degree

Engineering degree preferred

Job description

A prestigious international AmLaw 50 firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group. The role focuses on high-impact patent and trade secret disputes for leading clients, with hybrid work arrangements and opportunities across multiple U.S.

locations. Qualified candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, 2–4 years of IP litigation exposure, including patent or trade secret disputes, and strong research, writing, and