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Associate - IP Litigation

Advocates Legal Recruiting
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Houston, TX 77203, US

Salary

$260,000 - $390,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • An AmLaw 100 firm is seeking an IP Litigation Associate with experience from the class years 2019 to 2022 in locations including Dallas, Denver, and New York City.
  • The role involves litigating patent and technical trade secret matters, drafting motions, managing discovery, and collaborating with partners and experts.
  • Candidates should possess a strong academic record and substantive IP litigation experience, with a preference for those holding degrees in engineering or related fields.
  • The position offers a base salary ranging from $260,000 to $390,000, along with a discretionary performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.
  • Qualified candidates are encouraged to schedule a call or express their interest confidentially.

IP Litigation Associate | AmLaw 100 | Class Years 2019–2022
Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Palo Alto, San Francisio, and DC.
Intro
Our AmLaw 100 client is expanding a high-performing IP litigation group handling complex patent and technical trade secret disputes. The platform spans Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, with national trial experience and PTAB depth.

Role Summary

  • Litigate patent and technical trade secret matters in federal courts and at the PTAB

  • Draft and argue motions, manage discovery, take and defend depositions

  • Work directly with partners, in-house counsel, and experts on strategy, damages, and trial prep

  • Collaborate across offices on cutting-edge technologies spanning software, semiconductors, life sciences, and mechanical systems

Candidate Profile

  • JD class years 2019–2022

  • Strong academic record and substantive IP litigation experience, with patent and/or technical trade secrets focus

  • Undergraduate degree in EE, CE, CS, ME, ChemE, BiomedE, or similar highly preferred

  • Judicial clerkship valued, with particular interest in CAFC experience

  • PTAB exposure a plus

Why This Role

  • Matters that move the needle: high-stakes disputes with sophisticated clients and technical depth

  • Mentorship that accelerates responsibility: early stand-up opportunities and partner access

  • National platform: coordinated trial teams and PTAB capabilities across key tech hubs

  • Transparent compensation and benefits: base salary $260,000 to $390,000, plus discretionary performance bonus; comprehensive health care, retirement plan, paid vacation and sick time, parental leave, basic life insurance, and FSAs. Compensation within range depends on qualifications and operational factors. Locations include DAL, DEN, HOU, LAX, NYC, PAL, SFO, and WAS.

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