Patent Litigation Attorney

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, a prestigious Am Law 100 law firm with an internationally recognized legal platform, is seeking a talented Patent Litigation Associate Attorney with at least two years of experience to join its sophisticated intellectual property litigation practice.

This opportunity is ideal for attorneys who enjoy working at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation and want to develop their litigation careers while representing clients in complex patent disputes.

The successful candidate will work on sophisticated patent litigation matters involving emerging technologies, technical innovations, and life sciences-related intellectual property.

The practice handles both the enforcement and defense of patent rights, developing litigation strategies that align with clients’ commercial objectives.

Attorneys will have opportunities to participate in various stages of litigation, including Markman hearings, technical analysis, discovery, depositions, expert coordination, and trial preparation.

Candidates with backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer science, biology, immunology, biochemistry, or related technical disciplines are encouraged to explore this opportunity.

Key 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 International Trade Commission (ITC).
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze patent-related legal issues.
• Support trial preparation and litigation proceedings.

Technical & Patent Analysis

• Analyze patents, technical documents, and allegedly infringing products.
• Evaluate technical issues relevant to patent infringement and validity disputes.
• 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.

Discovery & Depositions

• 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.

Candidate Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• 2+ years of patent litigation experience.
• Admission to practice in California, Massachusetts, New York, or Washington, D.C.
• Patent litigation experience in federal district court and/or before the ITC.
• A background in at least one of the following areas:

Technology

• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Related technical disciplines

Life Sciences

• Biology
• Related scientific disciplines

Additional Qualifications

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand and analyze complex technical subject matter.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professionalism in client interactions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a litigation team.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a nationally recognized law firm with more than 500 attorneys serving clients across multiple industries.
• Work on complex disputes involving technology, innovation, and life sciences.
• Gain exposure to Markman hearings, depositions, technical experts, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Apply your technical or scientific background to sophisticated intellectual property disputes.
• Hybrid Work Arrangement
• Develop your patent litigation experience while working alongside attorneys who handle complex intellectual property matters.

If you’re a patent litigator with a background in technology or life sciences and want to work on sophisticated intellectual property disputes, this opportunity offers an attractive combination of competitive compensation, meaningful litigation experience, and professional development.