IP Litigation Associate - Patent & Trade Secret (Hybrid)

Kingfisher Recruiting; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown AmLaw 50 firm in the United States seeks an Intellectual Property Litigation AssociateAttorney with a strong background in patent and trade secret disputes. The role offers exposure to high-stakes litigation across federal courts, ITC, and PTAB proceedings, collaborating with leading partners and a national client base.

The candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, a relevant engineering or science degree, and 2–4 years of IP litigation experience, including trial, IPR, and

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 2-4 years of intellectual property litigation experience including patent and/or trade secret disputes.
• Trial, IPR, and ITC experience highly valued.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent 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 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 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

Research skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Team collaboration

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Engineering background (EE/CS/Physics)

Job description

Unknown AmLaw 50 firm in the United States seeks an Intellectual Property Litigation AssociateAttorney with a strong background in patent and trade secret disputes. The role offers exposure to high-stakes litigation across federal courts, ITC, and PTAB proceedings, collaborating with leading partners and a national client base.

The candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, a relevant engineering or science degree, and 2–4 years of IP litigation experience, including trial, IPR, and