Patent Litigation Associate (2-7 yrs) — Tech/IP Focus, Hybrid

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 410,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting represents a junior to mid-level Patent Litigation Associate in Chicago, with a strong EE/CS/CE background and 2–7 years of experience. The role features a litigation-forward seat with real responsibility, spanning district court to PTAB.

Locations include Houston, Dallas, Austin, Washington DC, LA, SF, Chicago, and NYC, with a hybrid work model. Candidates should translate complex tech into clear advocacy and work across offices on national matters.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of patent litigation experience.
• Undergrad degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering (required).
• Strong academic credentials.
• Comfort translating complex technology into clean written advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Patent litigation work on competitor vs. competitor disputes and non-practicing entity defense.
• Hands-on exposure to technical experts, source code, claim construction, and motion practice.
• Opportunities to support PTAB strategy and coordinate across offices on national matters.
• Industry mix includes telecoms, software/hardware, financial services, and manufacturing.

Skills

Patent litigation

Technical depth

Advocacy writing

Cross-office coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Job description

Advocates Legal Recruiting represents a junior to mid-level Patent Litigation Associate in Chicago, with a strong EE/CS/CE background and 2–7 years of experience. The role features a litigation-forward seat with real responsibility, spanning district court to PTAB.

Locations include Houston, Dallas, Austin, Washington DC, LA, SF, Chicago, and NYC, with a hybrid work model. Candidates should translate complex tech into clear advocacy and work across offices on national matters.