Patent Litigation Associate — Hybrid Work & Tech Focus

Partners Legal Search; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Our client, an Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate Attorney with 2+ years of experience to join its sophisticated IP litigation practice in San Francisco. You'll handle complex patent disputes spanning technology and life sciences, including discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has a law degree from an ABA-accredited school, admission to practice in CA, MA, NY, or DC, and a proven track record in federal court or ITC matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from ABA-accredited law school.
• 2+ years of patent litigation experience.
• Admission to practice in California, Massachusetts, New York, or Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex patent infringement disputes.
• Assist with developing and executing patent litigation strategies.
• Work on patent matters in federal district courts and potentially before the ITC.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze patent-related legal issues.
• Support trial preparation and litigation proceedings.
• Analyze patents, technical documents, and allegedly infringing products.
• Collaborate with attorneys and technical experts to develop litigation positions.
• Assist with claim construction analysis and Markman hearing preparation.
• Translate complex technical information into clear legal arguments.
• Manage and coordinate discovery activities.
• Prepare and review discovery requests and responses.
• Assist with document production and technical evidence analysis.
• Prepare witnesses for depositions.
• Conduct and defend depositions, as appropriate to experience.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses and consultants.
• Work closely with patent litigators, technical experts, and clients.
• Communicate complex legal and technical issues effectively.
• Participate in case strategy discussions and litigation planning.
• Maintain organized case files and manage competing deadlines.
• Contribute to a collaborative and client-focused litigation team.

Skills

Patent litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Communication

Education

J.D. or LL.M. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Our client, an Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate Attorney with 2+ years of experience to join its sophisticated IP litigation practice in San Francisco. You'll handle complex patent disputes spanning technology and life sciences, including discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has a law degree from an ABA-accredited school, admission to practice in CA, MA, NY, or DC, and a proven track record in federal court or ITC matters.