IP Litigation Associate Attorney - D.C

Job Description

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm in its search for an IP Litigation Associate to join its thriving Intellectual Property Litigation Practice. Positions are available in the following offices: Austin, Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Washington D.C.

Position: Associate – IP Litigation

Location: Austin, Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Washington D.C.

Practice: IP Litigation

Experience Level: Minimum of 3 years

Compensation: Cravath Scale

About the Role:

The firm’s Litigation & Trial Department is seeking a skilled and highly qualified associate with at least 3 years of patent litigation experience to support its rapidly growing Intellectual Property Litigation practice. The team handles high-profile, cutting-edge disputes for some of the world’s most innovative companies.

Key Qualifications:

J.D. from a top law school

Minimum 3 years of experience in patent litigation

Undergraduate and/or advanced degree in a technical field such as engineering, computer science, chemistry, biology, or physics

Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills

Admission to practice in the jurisdiction of the office, or ability to become admitted

USPTO registration is a plus, but not required

Why Join:

Work at the forefront of IP litigation alongside top-tier attorneys in a collaborative, high-performance environment. The firm offers extensive resources, professional development opportunities, and a clear path for advancement within a globally recognized platform.

Full-time