IP Litigation Associate – Patent & Trade Secret (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Your Talent Team is representing a prestigious international AmLaw 50 firm seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group in a hybrid role based in Boston, MA. The position emphasizes patent and trade secret disputes, with opportunities to handle high-stakes matters across federal courts, ITC, and PTAB proceedings.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top law school, 2–4 years of IP litigation, and strong writing and oral advocacy skills.

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, ITC, and ITC/IPR proceedings 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 complex IP disputes including patent and trade secret litigation.
• 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 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 on strategic planning and IP enforcement risk assessment.

Skills

IP litigation

Trial experience

ITC/IPR experience

Strong writing

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

Your Talent Team is representing a prestigious international AmLaw 50 firm seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group in a hybrid role based in Boston, MA. The position emphasizes patent and trade secret disputes, with opportunities to handle high-stakes matters across federal courts, ITC, and PTAB proceedings.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top law school, 2–4 years of IP litigation, and strong writing and oral advocacy skills.