Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title: Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm based in Irvine, CA, is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate to support its growing portfolio of business, real estate, and intellectual property litigation matters. The ideal candidate will bring 2–4 years of experience navigating California civil litigation and demonstrate an eagerness to expand into new legal areas, including IP and transactional work. This role offers exposure to diverse commercial disputes and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative legal environment.

Duties:

• Handle a range of commercial, real estate, and business litigation matters under supervision or independently, depending on experience

• Assist with intellectual property litigation, including patents and trademarks, in federal and state courts

• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses

• Participate in case strategy development, client meetings, and court appearances

• Collaborate on transactional matters, including reviewing and drafting contracts and corporate governance documents

• Monitor and manage litigation deadlines, court filings, and procedural requirements

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of litigation experience in California courts (state and/or federal)

• Familiarity with civil procedure and litigation best practices

• Willingness to expand into intellectual property and/or transactional legal work

• Exceptional legal writing, research, and analytical skills

• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple matters concurrently

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California

Skills:

• Proficient in drafting complex legal documents

• Strong organizational and time management abilities

• Excellent verbal communication and client-facing skills

• Adaptability to take on new practice areas or subject matter

• Technological fluency with litigation management tools and document platforms

Job Location:

• Irvine, CA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability coverage

• Employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with attractive features

• Friendly, collaborative work environment with professional development support

• Exposure to high-level litigation and cross-functional legal matters

This IP Stars ranked firm is the leading intellectual property and complex litigation firm in the United States, experienced to resolve even the toughest IP cases. Their attorneys offer impressive technical expertise where their backgrounds in chemistry, physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, computer science, biology, and mechanical engineering as well as the ability to speak a second language, including Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian, provides the client with a strong group of litigators. To meet clients' needs, they've built on a team of just ten lawyers and now have more than 50 attorneys that represent various clients around the globe. Their prosecution team can help to procure patents, trademarks, or copyrights. They can assist in obtaining the intellectual property protection required by the client. If a client needs help enforcing or defending a legal claim, their litigation team has the experience and expertise needed to help enforce those rights or settle any legal disputes the client may encounter. For those who are looking for a complex litigation firm and full-service intellectual property with tremendous technical experience, reliable service, and innovative practices, this firm is perfect. They offer multiple locations in California, Utah, and Washington states. They have a Summer Clerk Program, which offers working in an innovative and collaborative law firm with great people, where one can gain valuable hands-on experience in the realm of IP prosecution and complex litigation. New Associate Training and Mentoring, Standard Associate Advancement Track. This firm offers the following services: IP prosecution, Litigation, Administrative proceedings, business counseling.