Junior and Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associates

HireNow Staffing Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Performance incentives

Job summary

HireNow Staffing, a direct placement partner, has multiple openings for Junior and Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associates. Attorneys will handle complex IP litigation across software, AI, semiconductors, biotech, and life sciences from inception through trial.

The role emphasizes strong legal writing, research, and advocacy in a collaborative, high‑performance environment. U.S.-based candidates with active bar eligibility are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 1–6 years of patent litigation experience.
• Experience supporting patent litigation matters in U.S. Federal Courts.
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical abilities.
• Excellent oral advocacy, communication and client service skills.
• Active Bar admission or eligibility to sit for or waive into the state bar.
• Residency within approved hiring markets and US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Support patent litigation matters through every stage of federal court proceedings.
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs and other litigation documents.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and develop strategic analyses.
• Assist with discovery management, document review, depositions, hearings and trial prep.
• Support claim construction, infringement, invalidity and enforceability analyses.
• Assist with USPTO proceedings including post‑grant matters when applicable.
• Collaborate with litigation teams across technology and life sciences.
• Analyze complex technical concepts with expert witnesses and consultants.
• Maintain high work quality while managing multiple matters.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, experts and court personnel.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Junior and Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associates

Company

HireNow Staffing (Direct Placement Partner)

Overview

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting Junior and Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associates to join one of our valued client partners. This full-time opportunity is ideal for attorneys who are passionate about complex intellectual property litigation and enjoy representing innovative companies involved in cutting‑edge technologies.

The successful candidates will support sophisticated patent litigation matters from inception through trial, working on disputes involving software, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and other advanced technologies. This position requires exceptional legal writing, analytical reasoning, and advocacy skills, along with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-performance legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support patent litigation matters through every stage of federal court proceedings.
• Draft motions, pleadings, legal memoranda, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and develop strategic legal analyses.
• Assist with discovery management, document review, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Support claim construction, patent infringement, invalidity, and enforceability analyses.
• Assist with proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), including post‑grant matters where applicable.
• Collaborate with litigation teams representing clients across technology and life sciences industries.
• Analyze complex technical and scientific concepts while working closely with expert witnesses and technical consultants.
• Maintain exceptional work quality while managing multiple high‑priority litigation matters.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, experts, and court personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 1–6 years of patent litigation experience.
• Experience supporting patent litigation matters in U.S. Federal Courts.
• Strong legal research, legal writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy, communication, and client service abilities.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Active Bar admission or eligibility to sit for or waive into the applicable state bar.
• Ability to manage multiple litigation matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Must currently reside within one of the approved hiring markets.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• U.S.-based applicants only.

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, or another technical discipline.
• Experience litigating matters involving software, hardware, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
• Experience supporting claim construction, expert discovery, and trial preparation.
• Familiarity with post‑grant proceedings before the USPTO.
• Strong courtroom presence and litigation strategy development.
• Experience working within nationally recognized intellectual property litigation practices.
• Stable career progression demonstrating increasing litigation responsibility and client exposure.

Benefits Package

• Compensation: $235,000–$390,000 annually
• Benefits: Competitive compensation package including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, performance‑based incentives where applicable, and additional company-sponsored benefits.
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Location: Onsite – Silicon Valley, New York, Washington, D.C., Seattle, San Francisco, or Santa Monica
• Applicant Requirements: U.S.-based applicants only. Candidates must currently reside within one of the approved hiring markets.
• Headcount: Multiple Opportunities

Additional Information

Hiring process highlights and eligibility criteria are provided in further detail below. Candidates should be aware of the following criteria and disqualifiers to assess fit.

Eligibility Criteria

• Possess 1–6 years of patent litigation experience.
• Have experience supporting patent litigation matters in U.S. Federal Courts.
• Demonstrate exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Communicate effectively with clients, litigation teams, technical experts, and courts.
• Thrive in complex intellectual property litigation involving advanced technologies.
• Maintain outstanding academic achievement and professional judgment.
• Reside within one of the approved hiring markets.
• Meet all required qualifications while demonstrating several preferred qualifications.

Strong Consideration Criteria

• Strong technical or scientific educational background supporting patent litigation.
• Experience handling litigation involving AI, semiconductors, software, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
• Significant drafting experience involving dispositive motions, claim construction, and appellate‑quality legal writing.
• Experience working alongside expert witnesses in technically sophisticated matters.
• Exceptional courtroom preparation, deposition support, and litigation strategy development.
• Stable employment history demonstrating progressive responsibility within intellectual property litigation.
• Strong client relationship skills and the ability to work effectively within collaborative legal teams.

Disqualifiers

• Jumpy resumes will not be accepted or interviewed.
• Less than one year or substantially more than six years of directly relevant patent litigation experience for this opportunity.
• No experience supporting patent litigation matters in federal court.
• Weak legal writing, research, analytical, or oral advocacy skills.
• No active Bar admission or inability to obtain admission in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Applicants requiring employment sponsorship.
• Applicants who do not currently reside within Silicon Valley, New York, Washington, D.C., Seattle, San Francisco, or Santa Monica.
• Candidates who do not meet the core qualifications required for this position.

Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for these Junior and Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associate opportunities. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.