Patent Litigation Associate — Lead Cases & Strategy

Monigold Solutions; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus eligibility

Job summary

Monigold Solutions is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate in Los Angeles or Irvine, CA. The attorney will handle complex patent disputes, draft key documents, and guide case strategy. A minimum of three years’ patent litigation experience and CA bar admission are required.

The role offers a base salary of $225,000–$265,000 with eligibility for a performance-based bonus and opportunities to lead matters in a fast-paced IP practice.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of patent litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and deposition experience are valued.
• Ability to manage cases independently and contribute to litigation strategy.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex patent infringement disputes in state and federal court.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct legal and technical research; develop case strategies on infringement, validity, and damages.
• Manage all discovery phases, including document review, depositions, and expert discovery.
• Assist with Markman hearings, IPR proceedings, dispositive motions, and trial prep.
• Collaborate with clients, inventors, experts, and teams to analyze technologies.

Skills

Patent litigation

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Monigold Solutions is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate in Los Angeles or Irvine, CA. The attorney will handle complex patent disputes, draft key documents, and guide case strategy. A minimum of three years’ patent litigation experience and CA bar admission are required.

The role offers a base salary of $225,000–$265,000 with eligibility for a performance-based bonus and opportunities to lead matters in a fast-paced IP practice.