Pernini Legal, LLC
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IP Associate Attorney - Technical/Engineering Focus

 

Locations: Boston, MA | CA (Sacramento, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County) | Chicago, IL | New York, NY | Portland, OR | Seattle, WA | TX (Austin, Houston) | Washington, D.C. | Wheeling, WV

 

Our client, a prominent Amlaw 50 firm, is seeking a talented Litigation Associate Attorney to join their nationally recognized Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation Practice. This position is available across several major U.S. office locations (CA, MA, IL, NY, OR, WA, TX, D.C., or WV), with particular opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in Southern California, the Bay Area, and the East Coast. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on industry-shaping IP matters at a firm consistently recognized as a Top 10 Most Innovative Law Firm in North America and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.

 

Candidate Profile:

  • JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.

  • Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

  • 2–4 years of substantive experience in intellectual property litigation, including patent and/or trade secret matters.

  • A bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field is strongly preferred.

  • Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research, draft briefs, and manage discovery and litigation strategy.

  • Excellent oral and written advocacy skills with a detail-oriented and proactive work style.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

  • Entrepreneurial spirit, initiative, and commitment to high-quality legal work.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent clients in high-stakes intellectual property litigation, including patent infringement and trade secret disputes, in federal courts and before the International Trade Commission.

  • Manage all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions, conducting discovery, preparing witnesses, and participating in hearings and trials.

  • Collaborate with technical experts and in-house legal teams to develop case strategy and deliver high-impact advocacy.

  • Provide strategic legal counsel to clients in rapidly evolving industries and technologies.

 

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most highly regarded IP litigation teams in the country. Our client has earned national recognition for its consistent wins in competitor disputes, victories over aggressive patent assertion entities, and deep experience with inter partes review proceedings before the PTAB. The firm fosters a collegial culture that supports career development through formal training programs, hands-on mentorship, and early opportunities for client-facing responsibility. Attorneys are empowered to take initiative and are supported by a dynamic team of professionals who are passionate about innovation, technology, and results-driven advocacy.

 

The firm offers highly-competitive compensation, with an expected annual salary range of $235,000-$310,000, commensurate with experience, discretionary performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package featuring health insurance, retirement plans, generous parental leave, wellness programs, paid time off, and additional perks.

 

Application Requirements:

Ready to make an impact? Submit your resume, cover letter including preferred office location, and law school transcript today!

 

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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