IP Litigation Associate Attorney

**This is an in-office role**

Who Is Our Client?

They're a destination AmLaw 100 law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.

They are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for top-notch talent.

This client consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to their legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to their communities.

Representative Work

You'll work with clients on intellectual property matters, including patent and/or trade secret litigation in their highest-profile and most complex patent disputes in the tech, life sciences, and the consumer products industries.

Our client's IP Litigation Practice Group is a patent litigation powerhouse. And they separate themselves from other firms as they stand out for their superb knowledge of patent law, experience with judges in high-volume patent venues, and facility with explaining cutting-edge technologies to juries.

The IP Litigation Practice Group in Austin is made up of:

2 Partners

6 Associates

And they're looking to add another associate attorney!

Our Client's Difference (What Makes Them Stand Out From The Rest)

They empower their lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firm’s commitment to our attorneys’ growth extends throughout their careers.

Who You Are

You are a high performer with intellectual property matters, including patent and/or trade secret litigation.

You have an undergraduate degree in hard or life sciences.

You have strong academic credentials in law and undergraduate coursework.

You have a strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters.

You also have outstanding research and analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and have sound legal and business knowledge in working on a broad spectrum of cases and counseling clients with respect to ongoing matters.

You are admitted to the Texas state bar.

This client likes associates from the following law schools & law firms:

Harvard, Cornell, Georgetown, Yale, NYU, American University, Cal, George Washington University, UVA School of Law, Columbia, Boston College Law

Perkins Coie

Keller & Heckman LLP

Foley & Lardner

DLA Piper

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Latham & Watkins

Kirkland & Ellis

Associate Bonus Structure

Associates can count unlimited pro-bono and inclusion hours, and up to 100 pre-approved hours for knowledge management and business development activities, toward their bonus eligibility.

Additional high-hour bonuses are available at 2,100, 2,300, and 2,500 hours, and merit incentives are awarded to associates whose performance exceeds expectations, enhancing transparency in annual evaluations.

In 2025, the high-hours awards added 10–40% to the base bonus amount, and merit incentives added 10% or 20% to both the base bonus and high-hours awards. With these awards and incentives, our most senior associates were eligible for bonuses of up to $218,200, inclusive of special bonuses.

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/401k

A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.

Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.

Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA.

401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.

Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.

Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.

Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.

Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.

Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

If you meet the requirements please apply today!