Mid-Level to Senior Associate – Intellectual Property Litigation

Direct Counsel; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 435,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Counsel seeks a mid-level to senior IP Litigation Associate to join a leading international AmLaw firm with a prestigious reputation. The IP practice handles complex matters, including patent litigation, in federal courts, ITC, and PTAB.

Responsibilities include analyzing patents, developing strategies with technical experts, drafting briefs, managing discovery, and taking depositions. The role offers exposure to high-stakes disputes and close collaboration with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of patent litigation experience.
• Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Federal district court litigation experience; ITC or PTAB experience preferred.
• Ability to manage complex matters independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patents and prepare infringement and invalidity contentions.
• Develop litigation strategies and work with technical experts.
• Draft briefs, manage discovery, and prepare witnesses.
• Take and defend depositions and assist with hearings and trial preparation.
• Work directly with clients and colleagues on complex matters.

Skills

Strong research and writing

Analytical skills

Patent litigation experience

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Mid-Level to Senior Associate - Intellectual Property Litigation

Direct Counsel is seeking a midlevel to senior IP Litigation Associate to join a \"White Shoe,\" international AmLaw firm with a prestigious reputation.

The firm's IP practice comprises more than 100 attorneys advising clients on complex intellectual property matters, including patent litigation. The team handles high-stakes disputes in federal district courts, before the International Trade Commission (ITC), and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

Responsibilities:

• Analyze patents and prepare infringement and invalidity contentions.
• Develop litigation strategies and work with technical experts.
• Draft briefs, manage discovery, and prepare witnesses.
• Take and defend depositions and assist with hearings and trial preparation.
• Work directly with clients and colleagues on complex matters.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• 4+ years of patent litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Federal district court litigation experience; PTAB or ITC experience preferred.
• Ability to manage complex matters independently and collaboratively.

Compensation: $310,000-$435,000 commensurate with experience, plus eligibility for an hours-based bonus.