Patent Litigation Associate

#Hiring: Patent Litigation Associate ️

Location: Austin, TX Dallas, TX Houston, TX

Salary: $225,000–$435,000/yr

Schedule: Full-time Hybrid

Central Texas Recruiting is seeking an experienced Patent Litigation Associate to support one of the nation's premier patent litigation practices. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and life sciences matters involving district court litigation, PTAB proceedings, ITC investigations, and Federal Circuit appeals.

You will work alongside leading trial attorneys, technical experts, and major technology clients while gaining significant responsibility on high-stakes patent disputes from early case strategy through trial.

Key Responsibilities

Handle patent litigation matters across the full litigation lifecycle

Support district court litigation, ITC investigations, and PTAB proceedings

Draft claim construction and Markman briefing

Participate in dispositive motions and Daubert challenges

Conduct and defend fact and expert witness depositions

Manage discovery and case development activities

Collaborate with technical experts and trial teams

Assist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings

Support complex technology, software, semiconductor, wireless, and life sciences matters

Qualifications & Requirements:

U.S. Work Eligibility Required

Education & Experience:

JD from a top-tier or nationally recognized law school

2–6 years of patent litigation experience

District court, ITC, or PTAB patent litigation experience

Experience with claim construction, discovery, and motion practice

Trial team or deposition experience preferred

STEM degree required (Computer Science or Electrical Engineering preferred)

Advanced STEM degree preferred

Patent Bar admission preferred

Technical Skills & Competencies:

Strong patent litigation and legal writing skills

Deep technical fluency in engineering, computer science, or life sciences

Ability to analyze complex technical subject matter

Strong oral advocacy and communication skills

Ability to work independently within lean litigation teams

Working Conditions:

Hybrid work environment

Must be located in or willing to relocate to Austin, Dallas, or Houston

Collaborative litigation teams handling high-profile patent disputes

Significant responsibility and client exposure