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Attorney | Patent Litigation | Hybrid | 149046

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Job Location:

Irvine, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 225000 - 265000
Posted: 2 September 2026 (16 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sophisticated Matters. Meaningful Responsibility. Better Balance.

A nationally recognized litigation practice is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate with 3 years of experience to join its intellectual property and litigation platform.

This is an opportunity for a patent litigator who wants to work on complex infringement disputes while taking meaningful responsibility rather than remaining on the sidelines.

What Youll Do

  • Youll work across the litigation lifecycle including:
  • Representing clients in complex patent infringement disputes
  • Drafting pleadings discovery motions briefs and claim construction materials
  • Conducting legal and technical research
  • Developing strategies involving infringement validity enforceability and damages
  • Managing discovery document review and production
  • Taking and participating in depositions
  • Handling expert discovery and coordinating with technical experts
  • Assisting with Markman hearings and IPR proceedings
  • Working on dispositive motions trial preparation and appeals
  • Collaborating directly with clients inventors experts and litigation teams

What Were Looking For

  • 3 years of patent litigation experience
  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active California State Bar admission
  • Strong patent infringement litigation experience
  • Ability to independently manage cases
  • Strong legal writing analytical and communication skills
  • Meaningful deposition and court appearance experience
  • Technical fluency
  • Experience with Markman hearings IPRs dispositive motions or trial preparation is preferred

The Environment

  • The platform emphasizes collaboration mentorship professional development early substantive responsibility and a strong work-life balance. Training resources include mock trials and business development programs.
  • The schedule is generally 4 days in the office and 1 day remote with some flexibility.

Compensation & Benefits

  • BASE COMPENSATION RANGE - $225000 to $265000 with performance bonus eligibility and structured bonus thresholds at 1920 and 2100 hours.
  • The benefits package includes medical dental vision disability life and AD&D coverage 401(k) matching up to 4% with immediate vesting flexible vacation paid holidays parental leave HSA/FSA options caregiver support commuter benefits adoption assistance education assistance wellness programs and additional employee resources.

Ready for sophisticated patent litigation with meaningful responsibility and a collaborative environment

The interview process is expedited with feedback typically provided within 2448 hours.

Salary Range: $225000 to $265000

Reference: 149046

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