Junior/Midlevel Intellectual Property Disputes Associate

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Palo Alto, CA

Junior/Midlevel Intellectual Property Disputes Associate

Attorney

1-10 yrs required

No

Job Overview

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking junior to midlevel associates to join its Intellectual Property Disputes practice. This role is ideal for attorneys with 1–5 years of experience in a large law firm environment and a strong technical background. The position offers the opportunity to work on complex IP litigation matters, particularly patent disputes involving cutting-edge technologies, across multiple major . offices.

Location

• Palo Alto, CA

Duties

• Represent clients in patent and other intellectual property litigation

• Draft and review legal filings, pleadings, and motions

• Conduct legal research and fact investigation

• Handle discovery, including depositions and document production

• Assist in developing case strategies and preparing for hearings and trials

• Collaborate with cross-office legal teams, clients, and subject matter experts

• Participate in client meetings and maintain regular client communication

Requirements

• 1–5 years of litigation experience at a large law firm

• Experience or demonstrated interest in intellectual property disputes

• Licensed and in good standing with the bar of the applicable state

• Technical background or relevant experience in engineering or computer science preferred

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills

Education

• Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited . law school

Certifications

• Active bar membership in the jurisdiction of the office location applied to

Skills

• Preferred academic or practical background in:

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Computer Engineering

  • Computer Science

• Excellent legal writing, analysis, and communication skills

• Strong litigation research skills

• Ability to translate complex technical matters into legal arguments

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities

• High level of professionalism and commitment to client service

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

• Judicial clerkship bonus for qualifying candidates

• Full benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

  • Business travel accident coverage

  • Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)

  • 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off:

  • Up to 20 vacation days per year

  • 9 paid holidays annually

  • 2 personal days per year

  • Up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year

  • Up to 5 days of bereavement leave

  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave

  • Up to 10 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave

• Additional programs:

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Work/Life services

  • HealthAdvocate wellness support

  • Bright Horizons Back-Up Child Care

  • WageWorks commuter benefits