Patent Litigation Associate (1-3 years): Denver/Firmwide

Holland & Hart LLP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Fee splits

Unlimited PTO

Wellness program

Parental leave

Job summary

Holland & Hart LLP in Denver seeks a junior patent litigation associate with 1–3 years of experience to join our Intellectual Property group, with a preference for the Denver office.

The role offers merit‑based compensation with a Colorado-based salary range of $200,000–$220,000, plus bonus eligibility and a robust benefits program. Applicants outside Colorado may be considered.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of patent litigation experience, including federal courts, ITC and/or PTAB.
• Willingness to assist with legal research, discovery, briefing, and expert reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal research, discovery, briefing and expert reports.
• Work collaboratively with teams and contribute to case strategy and filings.

Skills

Patent litigation

Legal research

Discovery

Briefing

Communication

Education

Technical degree (Electrical Engineering or Computer Science)

Registered patent attorney

Job description

Holland & Hart's Intellectual Property group is seeking a junior patent litigation associate with 1- 3 years of experience to join the firm in any of Holland & Hart's offices, with a preference for our Denver office. The application window is anticipated to close on or after November 30, 2026. Holland & Hart reserves the right to close the position prior to or after this date.

Position Requirements

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in patent litigation, including in federal district courts, the ITC, and/or the PTAB. Willingness to assist with legal research, discovery, briefing, and expert reports is a must. We are seeking candidates who are team oriented, have an outstanding academic record and demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills. The ideal candidate will also be a registered patent attorney with a technical degree, including preferably in electrical engineering or computer sciences, although other technical backgrounds will be considered.

Compensation And Expectations

Holland & Hart's compensation is merit-based - you'll be evaluated on your individual performance, achievements and your contributions to the team's efforts. In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, the anticipated salary range for this role is $200,000 - $220,000 for applicants based in Colorado/DC and $182,000 - $205,000 for applicants based in Nevada.

Our generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work and associates are also eligible for fee splits.

Holland & Hart expects associates to invest 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work), in addition to at least 25 hours dedicated to Community-building, Diversity & Inclusion Investment. Contributions to the life of the firm are vital to the collective success of the firm, and we encourage our lawyers to engage in ways each person finds meaningful through various committees and firm activities.

Benefits Summary

Holland & Hart promotes work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additionally the firm provides enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers as well as an automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave. The firm offers inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, a subscription service for continuing legal education programs, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.

About Holland & Hart

Holland & Hart is known for fostering an intentional culture that prioritizes integrity and a passion for ongoing learning and collaboration. We offer sophisticated, challenging projects and diverse, innovating clients.

Holland & Hart is ranked as one of Vault's \"Best Law Firms in the Mountain States.\"

Our core values - integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork, our commitment to one another, our diverse workforce, our communities, and living full lives - influence all aspects of Holland & Hart's culture. Holland & Hart attracts those who love what they do at work as much as they love what they do on the weekend. We intentionally create opportunities for attorneys to seek balance in work and in life through longstanding programs including sabbaticals, service opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, team retreats, and flexible-hour and hybrid work arrangements so they can be in the moment at their job, with their families, or when pursuing personal interests.

Holland & Hart is a full-service law firm with more than 500 lawyers in 14 offices. Throughout the Mountain West, from coast to coast and beyond, Holland & Hart provides clients with astute legal counsel from a viewpoint like no other. For more information, visit hollandhart.com.

Holland & Hart is an equal opportunity employer.