Patent Litigation Associate

Diamond Personnel; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to $175,000

Annual bonus

401(k)

Health insurance

Partnership track

Direct partner mentorship

Meaningful litigation experience

Collaborative boutique culture

No annual billable-hour requirement

Job summary

Diamond Personnel seeks a talented Patent Litigation Associate to join its Oakland, California office. The role focuses on sophisticated patent litigation and related IP matters, offering hands-on experience with trial lawyers.

Qualified candidates will have a J.D. and 3–7 years of litigation experience, including patent matters, and must be eligible to work in the United States. This on-site role offers mentorship, a partnership track, and a collaborative boutique environment in Oakland.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 3–7 years of litigation experience including patent matters.
• Admission to the California State Bar or eligibility to waive in.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research, analytical and writing skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions and briefs.
• Ability to work on-site in Oakland, California.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with partners and counsel on sophisticated patent litigation matters.
• Conduct legal and factual research, investigations, and technical due diligence.
• Analyze patent infringement and validity issues.
• Draft legal briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Manage and participate in all phases of discovery, including document review, written discovery, and deposition preparation.
• Prepare for and take depositions.
• Collaborate with technical experts and expert witnesses.
• Assist with case strategy, trial preparation, and complex litigation proceedings.
• Participate in client matters involving intellectual property disputes and other high-stakes litigation.
• Take on increasing responsibility in case management, courtroom proceedings, and trial teams.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

California Bar admission or eligibility to waive in

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded intellectual property litigation boutique founded by former Big Law partners, is seeking a talented Patent Litigation Associate to join its growing Oakland, California office.

The firm specializes in sophisticated patent litigation, as well as trademark, copyright, trade secret, unfair competition, and complex commercial disputes. Its attorneys handle high-stakes matters and offer associates the opportunity to work directly with experienced trial lawyers.

Unlike traditional large law firms, this boutique offers a collaborative, nonhierarchical environment where associates are encouraged to take on meaningful responsibility early in their careers. Attorneys have opportunities to develop their litigation skills through direct involvement in depositions, motion practice, expert witness preparation, and trial proceedings.

This is an excellent opportunity for an associate seeking substantial hands-on litigation experience, direct partner mentorship, and long-term career growth within a partnership-track position.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with partners and counsel on sophisticated patent litigation matters.
• Conduct legal and factual research, investigations, and technical due diligence.
• Analyze patent infringement and validity issues.
• Draft legal briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Manage and participate in all phases of discovery, including document review, written discovery, and deposition preparation.
• Prepare for and take depositions.
• Collaborate with technical experts and expert witnesses.
• Assist with case strategy, trial preparation, and complex litigation proceedings.
• Participate in client matters involving intellectual property disputes and other high-stakes litigation.
• Take on increasing responsibility in case management, courtroom proceedings, and trial teams.

Qualifications

Required:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 3-7 years of litigation experience at a law firm, including patent litigation matters.
• Admission to the California State Bar or eligibility to waive in.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work collaboratively with partners and litigation teams.
• Willingness to take on significant responsibility and develop as a trial attorney.
• Ability to work on-site in Oakland, California.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Undergraduate or advanced degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with patent infringement and validity analysis.
• Exposure to depositions, expert witnesses, trial preparation, and courtroom proceedings.
• Experience handling complex intellectual property disputes.
• Base Salary: Up to $175,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Annual Bonus: Bonus opportunity in addition to base compensation.
• 401(k): Retirement savings plan.
• Health Insurance: Medical coverage.
• Partnership Track: Opportunity for long-term professional advancement.
• Direct Partner Mentorship: Work closely with experienced litigators and former Big Law partners.
• Meaningful Litigation Experience: Early opportunities to participate in depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a boutique environment with less hierarchy and significant individual responsibility.
• Billable Hours: No formal annual billable-hour requirement.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Oakland, California.

Relocation reimbursement is not available.