IP Litigation Senior Associate

Wilmer; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WilmerHale seeks an Associate in IP Litigation in Denver, CO, or other listed locations. The role targets candidates with 3–5 years of post-JD experience and a strong foundation in depositions, motions, and complex discovery. A JD and bar admission are required, with a preference for engineers in related disciplines.

Excellent writing, analytical skills, and a collaborative approach are essential as you will work across teams to support cutting-edge intellectual property matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Attorney must be licensed to practice law in the state/jurisdiction where based.
• Post-JD experience and strong writing/analytical abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Taking/defending depositions and motion practice.
• Conducting written discovery, expert discovery, drafting pleadings and motions.
• Inter partes review and ITC experience is a plus.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Deposition experience

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission (state/jurisdiction)

Job description

1603

Associate Position

Denver, CO

*IP Litigation

Monday, September 14, 2026

Legal

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business and we have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do—a commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting the best legal talent. Accordingly, the total compensation package—base salary, bonus and benefits for all lawyers at the firm is highly competitive with that of other major law firms.

Our Intellectual Property Litigation practice is seeking associates with three to five years of post-JD experience. The positions can be located in Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Los Angeles or Washington, DC.

Qualified candidates will have experience in the following areas:

• Taking/defending depositions and motion practice.
• Conducting written discovery, expert discovery, drafting pleadings and motions.
• Inter partes review and/or ITC proceedings a plus.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor
• Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering preferred. Equivalent industry experience in these disciplines a plus.
• Successful candidates will have excellent writing skills, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment.

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