IP Litigation Senior Associate

Wilmer; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

WilmerHale's Palo Alto office seeks an IP Litigation associate with 3 to 5 years of post-JD experience. The position supports depositions, motions, and complex discovery in a leading technology-focused practice.

Candidates must hold a JD, be admitted in good standing, and collaborate in a firm that values quality, client service and cross-office coordination. The role offers a competitive compensation package aligned with major law firms and the opportunity to work on high-profile matters across

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and active bar membership in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Strong writing and analytical skills are required.
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Take/defend depositions and manage motion practice.
• Conduate written discovery, expert discovery, pleadings and motions.
• Inter partes review and ITC proceedings experience is a plus.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Strong analytical skills

Collaborative work ethic

Education

Juris Doctor

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering preferred

Job description

1605

Associate Position

Palo Alto, CA

*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.

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP (WilmerHale) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran, or any other protected status under applicable law. WilmerHale will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and otherwise as required by applicable law.

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