Junior/Midlevel Intellectual Property Disputes Associate

Job Overview

A leading international law firm is seeking a junior to midlevel associate with 1–5 years of experience in intellectual property disputes to join its dynamic litigation team. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with a technical background and prior experience at a large law firm, seeking to work on high-stakes IP litigation matters. The position is available across multiple major U.S. offices.

Location

• Century City, CA

Duties

• Represent clients in complex intellectual property litigation matters

• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and prepare discovery

• Participate in depositions, hearings, and trials

• Collaborate with partners and other associates across offices

• Support case strategy development and client communications

Requirements

• 1–5 years of experience practicing law at a large law firm

• Prior experience in intellectual property disputes/litigation

• Active bar membership in the state of the office location applied to

• U.S. work authorization

Education

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

Certifications

• Active and in-good-standing membership with a U.S. state bar (required for the specific office location)

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills

• Technical background in electrical or computer engineering or computer science preferred

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Effective verbal and written communication

• Team-oriented mindset and professional demeanor

Benefits

• Competitive base salary

  • Junior Associate: $225,000–$260,000

  • Mid-Level Associate: $310,000–$390,000

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Clerkship bonus (if applicable)

• 401(k) plan eligibility

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Paid time off benefits including:

  • Up to 20 vacation days per year

  • 9 paid holidays

  • 2 personal days

  • Up to 10 days paid sick leave

  • Paid parental and pregnancy disability leave

  • Bereavement leave

• Access to employee assistance and wellness programs

• Commuter and childcare assistance programs

• Participation in firm-sponsored professional development opportunities

Here is a great satellite office of one of the more powerful California firms. This firm has long had the reputation for being a liberal firm and also does a great deal of pro bono type work. This is not a firm where your pro bono commitment will be an issue if you have one--these guys love it. Very relaxed dress code in this office. This firm also has a real strong record of having a lot of politicians emerge out of its offices. This firm pays market and also has a lot of positive things it does to compensate its associates over and above simply paying them great salaries. The staff at this firm is among the best of any firm we have ever encountered and the associates have a lot of really positive things to say about the staff and its commitment to its work. Move up to an extraordinary, full-service law firm with a booming book of international, corporate business. Not too bad of a billable hour commitment is required out of its associates.