A prestigious international AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Intellectual Property & Technology Litigation Practice Group. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cutting-edge legal issues involving copyright, trademark, trade secret, false advertising, and artificial intelligence litigation. The practice regularly represents leading technology companies and household brands in high-profile cases across federal and state courts, the ITC, and arbitral proceedings.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
• 2–5 years of substantive experience in trademark, copyright, advertising, and technology-related litigation and enforcement
• Experience with one or more of the following is strongly preferred:
  • Lanham Act, Copyright Act, DMCA, federal and state trade-secret statutes, and computer-access laws such as the CFAA
• Trial experience and familiarity with AI-related litigation or data-collection disputes are a plus
• Highly motivated, team-oriented, and adept at managing complex, fast-paced matters for technology clients
• Soft Skills: Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with the ability to manage discovery and e-discovery processes, are essential

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of intellectual property and technology litigation matters, including copyright, trademark, trade secret, false advertising, and AI-related disputes
• Develop litigation strategy and provide counsel on enforcement and risk assessment for technology clients
• Draft pleadings, briefs, motions, and other complex legal documents
• Handle discovery, including coordination with clients and vendors for e-discovery management
• Participate in trials, hearings, and proceedings before federal and state courts, the ITC, TTAB, and arbitral forums
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior attorneys to deliver innovative legal solutions

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a trial-focused IP practice that is handling some of the most closely watched cases in the country—including groundbreaking litigation involving generative AI models. The team is known for its deep bench of first-chair trial lawyers, national presence, and sophisticated client base spanning major technology companies and global brands.

Associates gain hands-on experience in high-stakes matters, benefit from direct client interaction, and receive top-tier training and mentorship to accelerate their development. The firm’s collaborative and forward-thinking culture fosters professional growth while maintaining a commitment to innovation and excellence. If you’re looking for a place to build an impactful, long-term career in intellectual property law, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Application Requirements

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

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice[1]; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

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