Associate - Patent Litigation

A law firm seeks a Patent Litigation Associate for its San Francisco office to support its intellectual property litigation team. This position involves working on complex patent disputes for clients across various industries, including software and platform technologies. The role offers exposure to high-stakes litigation and opportunities for substantive case work early in the process.

Duties

• Manage all stages of patent litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.

• Draft legal documents such as memoranda, briefs, and discovery responses.

• Conduct legal research and analyze patent claims, technical documents, and prior art.

• Coordinate with expert witnesses and internal teams to develop case strategies.

• Support oral arguments, depositions, and hearings as needed.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in patent litigation.

• Strong command of patent law and federal litigation procedures.

• Excellent writing, research, and analytical abilities.

• A technical degree in engineering, computer science, or a similar field is strongly preferred.

• Effective verbal communication and client interaction skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the California Bar or eligibility for admission.

Skills

• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

• Familiarity with litigation tools and patent databases.

• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality legal work.

Founded in 1962, this California based law firm specializes in consumer products and manufacturing, energy and natural resources, financial services, litigation, real estate, technology, business transactions, wine, and private clients. Committed to diversity and equality, this firm has diversity scholarship, pipeline internship, and women's leadership programs. The diversity makes the firm stronger and enables them to deliver strong legal advice. The firm is very supportive of achieving personal satisfaction and professional accomplishment and offers a competitive salary with benefits package. The firm has received numerous recognitions and accolades for professional achievements. The firm has obtained certification as a green business. Believing in giving back, the firm and the attorneys are actively involved in the local communities.