Patent Litigation Attorney

Jobot; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship from leaders

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Flexible time away

Diverse environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a talented mid-level IP Litigation Associate Attorney to join its premier intellectual property litigation practice, handling patent infringement and trade secret disputes with exposure to sophisticated matters and meaningful courtroom experience.

You will work with a global team, receive strong mentorship, and have opportunities for long-term growth, business development, and partnership-track, with a competitive base salary of $260,000 to $390,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years of patent litigation and/or trade secret litigation experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Admission to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex patent infringement and trade secret litigation matters.
• Manage case development through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents; take and defend depositions.
• Work with technical experts and consultants on highly specialized matters.
• Assist with PTAB proceedings and Federal Circuit matters where applicable.

Skills

Patent litigation experience

Trade secret litigation experience

Legal research and writing

Oral advocacy

Client exposure

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Elevate your IP litigation career with a premier legal team handling cutting-edge patent and trade secret disputes while gaining meaningful courtroom experience, exceptional mentorship, and long-term growth opportunities!

A bit about us

A leading global law firm is seeking a talented mid-level IP Litigation Associate Attorney to join its highly regarded intellectual property litigation practice. This team represents innovative technology, life sciences, and consumer products organizations in complex patent and trade secret disputes. Attorneys gain exposure to sophisticated litigation matters, significant client interaction, and opportunities to develop as trial lawyers in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Why join us

• Competitive base salary - $260k - $390k/year depending on experience
• Meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure
• Work on high-profile patent and trade secret litigation matters
• Structured attorney development and career advancement programs
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Strong mentorship from recognized litigation leaders
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Flexible time-away programs
• Long-term growth and partnership-track opportunities

Job Details

Salary: $260,000 - $390,000 per year

• Represent clients in complex patent infringement and trade secret litigation matters
• Manage case development through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents
• Take and defend depositions and assist with witness preparation
• Work closely with technical experts and consultants on highly specialized matters
• Analyze technical and scientific concepts and effectively present them in litigation settings
• Develop litigation strategies and support trial teams in federal and state courts
• Collaborate with partners and clients on case management and business objectives
• Assist with PTAB proceedings and Federal Circuit matters, where applicable
• Participate in client counseling and business development initiatives

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Approximately 3+ years of patent litigation and/or trade secret litigation experience
• Excellent academic credentials
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage substantive litigation responsibilities
• Admission to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Experience handling sophisticated litigation matters preferred

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