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Associate Attorney For Intellectual Property Litigation

An established California-based AmLaw 200 full-service law firm with over 40 years in practice is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-5+ years of intellectual property litigation experience to join their team in Irvine, Cerritos, or Pasadena, CA. This role supports a growing docket of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret litigation, along with USPTO administrative proceedings, offering meaningful federal court exposure and substantive responsibility. The position is ideal for an attorney seeking to broaden a versatile IP practice within a collaborative, multi-office platform.

Offer: Salary range: $170,000-$215,000+, contingent on experience. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution. Generous paid time off and paid holidays. Professional development and CLE support. Opportunities for advancement within a growing IP litigation group.

Qualifications: 2-5+ years of experience handling intellectual property litigation matters. Experience with trademark, patent, copyright, or trade secret litigation in federal court, with USPTO or ITC experience considered a plus. Familiarity with USPTO administrative proceedings, including trademark opposition, cancellation proceedings, and IPRs, considered a plus. Exposure to general business, commercial, or employment litigation considered a plus. Admission to the California Bar in good standing. Skill in conducting and defending depositions and handling law and motion work. Experience preparing and responding to written discovery and managing e-discovery and document review. Excellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skills. Ability to work collaboratively across a multi-office environment.

Responsibilities: Handle intellectual property litigation matters in federal court, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes. Provide general IP-related advice and counsel. Conduct document and data reviews and manage e-discovery. Prepare and respond to written discovery requests. Conduct and defend depositions. Handle law and motion work and argue substantive motions at court hearings. Participate in arbitration and trial proceedings. Prepare trademark, copyright, and patent applications and respond to office actions. Handle USPTO administrative proceedings, including opposition, cancellation, and IPR matters.