Patent Litigation Associate - Complex Infringement & Impact

Mission Recruiting, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

401(k) matching

Flexible vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

HSA/FSA options

Caregiver support

Commuter benefits

Adoption assistance

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Employee resources

Job summary

Mission Recruiting, LLC presents an opportunity with a nationally recognized litigation practice seeking a Patent Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience to join its IP and litigation platform in Irvine, California.

You will handle complex infringement disputes, draft pleadings and motions, conduct technical research, manage discovery, take depositions, and coordinate with experts while gaining meaningful responsibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of patent litigation experience
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active California State Bar admission
• Ability to independently manage cases
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Meaningful deposition and court appearance experience
• Technical fluency

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex patent infringement disputes
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, and claim construction materials
• Conduct legal and technical research
• Develop strategies involving infringement, validity, enforceability, and damages
• Manage discovery, document review, and production
• Take and participate in depositions
• Coordinate with technical experts and prepare for Markman hearings/IPR
• Assist with trial preparation, dispositive motions, and appeals
• Collaborate directly with clients, inventors, experts, and litigation teams

Skills

Patent litigation

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Deposition experience

Independent case management

Technical fluency

Education

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Mission Recruiting, LLC presents an opportunity with a nationally recognized litigation practice seeking a Patent Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience to join its IP and litigation platform in Irvine, California.

You will handle complex infringement disputes, draft pleadings and motions, conduct technical research, manage discovery, take depositions, and coordinate with experts while gaining meaningful responsibility.