Patent Litigation Associate: Tech-Driven Trials & PTAB

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 410,000; Full time

Job summary

Our AmLaw 100 client in Los Angeles is hiring a junior to mid-level patent litigation associate (2–7 years) with a background in EE/CS/CE. This role offers real responsibility across district court to PTAB and a hybrid work arrangement.

Candidates should have 2–7 years of patent litigation, a technical undergrad degree, strong academics, and the ability to translate complex technology into clear written advocacy.

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 v. 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.
• The Industry mix includes telecoms, software/hardware, financial services, and manufacturing.

Skills

Patent litigation

Technical communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Job description

Our AmLaw 100 client in Los Angeles is hiring a junior to mid-level patent litigation associate (2–7 years) with a background in EE/CS/CE. This role offers real responsibility across district court to PTAB and a hybrid work arrangement.

Candidates should have 2–7 years of patent litigation, a technical undergrad degree, strong academics, and the ability to translate complex technology into clear written advocacy.