Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associate (Tech‑Focused)

Crowell & Moring; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

All-purpose leave

Backup childcare

Wellness programs

Cultural events

Social activities

Job summary

Crowell & Moring is seeking a mid-level associate to join the Intellectual Property practice in the United States. The position requires 2 to 5 years of patent litigation experience in federal district courts, with responsibilities including drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and managing discovery.

Strong technical background in CS/CE/EE and coding experience are highly valued. Candidates must be admitted to the state bar or eligible by waiver, and possess excellent academic credentials and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of patent litigation experience in federal district courts.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Hands-on coding experience in modern programming languages is strongly preferred.
• Bar admission in the applicable state or eligibility for admission by waiver.
• Excellent academic credentials and well-developed organizational, writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions and briefs; manage written discovery.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions and other phases of litigation.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with clients across industries to understand technology and prepare case strategy.

Skills

Patent litigation

Legal research

Deposition prep

Collaboration

Education

Degree in CS/CE/EE or related field

Job description

Crowell & Moring is seeking a mid-level associate to join the Intellectual Property practice in the United States. The position requires 2 to 5 years of patent litigation experience in federal district courts, with responsibilities including drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and managing discovery.

Strong technical background in CS/CE/EE and coding experience are highly valued. Candidates must be admitted to the state bar or eligible by waiver, and possess excellent academic credentials and