Attorney

Title: IP Litigation Attorney (Technology, all experience levels)Location: NYC or Washington, D.C.Salary: $350,000+ (above market)

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Created by Big Law-trained practice leaders, and recognised by the likes of Legal500/Chambers, I’m working with a highly regarded litigation boutique that’s looking to add a technology-focused patent litigator to its growing IP practice.
The Firm
The firm is best known for one of the leading antitrust practices in the US. IP and litigation are now their main growth areas, and the plan is to build both to the same standing.
They've grown steadily and conservatively, with no layoffs, and aims to nearly double in size over the next five years...
The culture is collaborative and team-oriented, with little hierarchy and few committees. Matters are regularly staffed across offices, and teams are lean, so Attorneys take on meaningful responsibility early.
25+ full-time IP litigators, 300+ patent litigations handled over the past decadeRecognized for its work where antitrust and IP intersect, including SEP and FRAND disputesA light conflicts base, which suits attorneys with existing or developing client relationships
The Role
You’ll join a busy technology patent team handling high-stakes disputes for leading clients in semiconductors, AI, advanced computing, telecommunications and consumer electronics.
The team is currently stretched by a major ongoing litigation, so this is a chance to step straight into significant work alongside the partners.
Patent litigation in district court and Section 337 investigations at the ITC, PRs and other PTAB proceedingsAppeals before the Federal Circuit, trade secret and standards-related mattersDirect partner contact and early ownership of key case workstreams
About You3rd-year associate through to partner levelA technical background in computer science, electrical engineering or semiconductors is strongly preferredPatent litigation experience gained at a well-regarded firm with a stable career historyPartners and teams with portable business are welcome to apply
The PackageLockstep base salary (above market at every class year)Competitive bonuses paid bi-yearlyA 2,000-hour target, with credit for pro bono and firm citizenship workAssociates are credited for bringing in work
We can discuss full compensation details and the firm’s identity confidentially over the phone. xzbcwsv If you’re a technology patent litigator considering your next move, I’d be happy to arrange a confidential conversation.
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