Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 410,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Talent Acquisition seeks a Patent Litigation Associate Attorney for a Dallas office with a premier AmLaw 100 firm. You will handle sophisticated patent disputes across industries.

Candidates should have 2–6 years of patent/IP litigation experience, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, and Texas bar eligibility. Responsibilities include pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trial prep with trial teams.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of patent/IP litigation experience at a sophisticated law firm.
• Experience handling patent infringement litigation in federal courts and ITC is preferred.
• Experience managing all phases of litigation: pleadings, fact and expert discovery, depositions, claim construction, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Technical background in engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or another scientific discipline is preferred.
• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in patent disputes and coordinate with trial teams.
• Prepare pleadings, manage discovery, and liaise with technical experts.
• Participate in trial preparation and argument development

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Litigation management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Dallas | Hybrid

Patent Litigation Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $410,000

A premier national law firm is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Dallas office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing innovative companies in sophisticated patent disputes involving cutting-edge technologies across a broad range of industries.

Ideal Background

• 2–6 years of patent litigation or intellectual property litigation experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience handling patent infringement litigation in federal courts and before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is preferred
• Experience managing all phases of litigation, including pleadings, fact and expert discovery, depositions, claim construction, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Experience working with technical experts, inventors, and in-house counsel on complex technology matters
• Technical background in engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or another scientific discipline is preferred
• Experience representing clients in the technology, telecommunications, software, hardware, manufacturing, life sciences, or financial services industries is a plus
• Experience defending and prosecuting matters involving competitor disputes and non-practicing entity (NPE) litigation is desirableStrong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage sophisticated litigation matters while working directly with clients and trial teams
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

• Nationally recognized intellectual property litigation platform
• Exposure to complex patent litigation involving cutting-edge technologies
• Representation of leading technology companies, manufacturers, and financial institutions
• Significant client interaction and responsibility
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment