An Am Law 50 full-service law firm seeks a 3–6 year associate to join its nationally recognized Intellectual Property Practice Group. The role is open to any office, with a preference for Washington, D.C., San Diego, San Francisco, or Silicon Valley. The firm represents Fortune 50 and multinational companies, as well as innovative start-ups, across technology, consumer products, and life sciences in their most critical disputes.

The team handles patent litigation in federal district court, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, expert issues, and trial preparation. Associates also contribute to ITC (Section 337) investigations, coordinate with parallel district court and PTAB proceedings, and draft briefs, motions, and client communications. Experience with or interest in SEPs/FRAND and disputes involving telecommunications and multimedia standards (e.g., cellular, Wi-Fi, video coding) is welcomed.

Candidates should be collaborative, team-oriented, and able to work with technical experts to quickly master complex technologies. Strong analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills are essential. Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction is required.

Resume, cover letter, and law school transcript are required to apply.

JD from an accredited law school
3–6 years of patent litigation experience
Experience with patent litigation in federal district court, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, expert issues, and trial preparation
Experience with ITC (Section 337) investigations and coordination with parallel district court and/or PTAB proceedings
Drafting high-quality written work product, including briefs, motions, and client communications
Ability to work with technical experts and quickly master complex technologies
Experience with or interest in SEPs/FRAND and disputes involving telecommunications and multimedia standards
Strong academic credentials, excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction

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