Patent Litigation Associate

Sheridan Ross P.C.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Personal paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Discretionary bonus

Parking reimbursement

Job summary

A leading intellectual property boutique based in Denver is seeking a skilled mid-level Patent Litigation Associate. The role offers substantial responsibility in various litigation phases, including managing complex discovery and mentoring junior associates, while ensuring a work-life balance. The associate will receive training from experienced professionals and is encouraged to broaden their expertise across intellectual property matters. A competitive salary range of $170,000-$225,000 is offered, along with flexible remote work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in legal research and writing.
• Technical bachelor's degree and USPTO patent bar admittance, although not required at hire.
• Jurist Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Familiarity with e-discovery protocols and tools (Relativity preferred).
• Eagerness in developing personal books of business.
• Background in Law Review or Moot Court highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery, including complex ESI protocols.
• Handle discovery disputes and work closely with experts.
• Prepare detailed patent infringement and invalidity claim charts.
• Draft pleadings and dispositive motions.
• Contribute to Federal Circuit appeals.
• Mentor and train junior associates.

Skills

Legal research and writing

E-agility and interest in business development

Technical bachelor's degree

Familiarity with e-discovery protocols

Experience in Law Review or Moot Court

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school

USPTO patent bar admission (not required at hire)

Tools

Relativity

Job description

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Sheridan Ross PC, the largest and oldest intellectual property boutique in the Rocky Mountain region with a history spanning over 70 years, is seeking an initiative-taking and skilled Patent Litigation Associate to join our dynamic Denver office. Are you a talented mid-level associate feeling confined by the rigid structure and demanding hours of a larger firm? Do you aspire to manage sophisticated nationwide patent litigation against the country's largest law firms while gaining invaluable experience and maintaining a sustainable work‑life balance? If so, Sheridan Ross offers a compelling opportunity.

What you get to do:

This role offers substantial responsibility from day one. You will be actively involved in all phases of litigation, including managing discovery (including complex ESI protocols), handling discovery disputes, working closely with technical and damages experts, preparing detailed patent infringement and invalidity claim charts, drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, and contributing to Federal Circuit appeals. You will also have opportunities to mentor and train more junior associates.

What will you bring?

• A solid foundation in legal research and writing.
• A technical bachelor's degree and USPTO patent bar admittance, although USPTO admission is not required at the time of hire.
• A Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Familiarity with e‑discovery protocols and tools. (Relativity is preferred).
• Eagerness and interest in developing your own books of business.
• A background that includes Law Review or Moot Court (highly valued).

What’s in it for you:

Sheridan Ross is committed to the professional development of our associates. You will receive substantial training and guidance from former Big Law shareholders who have chosen to practice in a more focused and collegial environment. This position offers genuine opportunities to argue motions in court and take depositions, becoming an intricate part of our trial teams.

We encourage associates to broaden their expertise. While the primary focus is patent litigation, you will have opportunities to work on other intellectual property matters, including trademark, copyright, and trade secret cases.

Remote Work Arrangement

We offer an 80% remote work arrangement, providing flexibility while fostering collaboration, with the expectation that you will work in our Denver office at least one day a week to ensure optimal training and mentorship opportunities.

Next Steps:

If you are a motivated mid‑level patent litigation associate seeking sophisticated work, significant responsibility, a better work‑life balance, and a genuine opportunity for professional growth and business development within a leading IP boutique, we encourage you to apply.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts and writing sample to [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sheridan Ross is committed to fostering an environment that embraces and promotes equality, diversity, and inclusiveness where everyone has the opportunity to excel. We encourage our professionals to be themselves and share their perspectives, experiences, and insights. Individuals seeking employment at Sheridan Ross are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.

Benefit and Compensation Summary

Sheridan Ross offers a competitive pay and benefits package to full‑time employees including health care benefits, personal paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, discretionary bonus, parking reimbursement, and more.

Base Salary Range: $170,000-$225,000 based on 1750 billing expectation.

We appreciate the interest of all staffing agencies and recruiters. However, we are not seeking external assistance for this role. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.