IP Litigation Senior Associate

Wilmer; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

WilmerHale's IP Litigation group in San Francisco seeks an associate with 3–5 years post‑JD experience to handle depositions, discovery, and motions. Qualified candidates will have a JD and be licensed to practice in the state; a technical EE/CS background is preferred.

The role involves inter partes review and ITC matters, with high‑caliber colleagues in a leading international firm. The position offers exposure to sophisticated disputes, collaboration across teams, and a path toward

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and licensed to practice law in the relevant state.
• Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years post‑JD experience in IP Litigation.
• Excellent writing skills and analytical ability; collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Education

Juris Doctor

EE/CS degree or equivalent

Job description

Associate Position

1607

San Francisco, 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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