IP Litigation Associate - #22556 Los Angeles

Vanguard-IP•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

An AmLaw 100 law firm is seeking an IP Litigation Associate in Los Angeles. The firm offers Cravath-level compensation and is very active in representing petitioners before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). It is recognized for transparency, wellness programs, and associate/partner relations, and has been included in Vault’s list of Best Firms to Work For. The team is seeking candidates with patent litigation experience, particularly in federal district court and/or International Trade Commission (ITC) investigations. Relevant experience may include discovery, motion practice, expert issues, trial preparation, coordination with parallel proceedings, PTAB proceedings such as IPRs, and work involving SEPs/FRAND or telecommunications and multimedia standards. Candidates should be able to produce strong written work, work effectively with technical experts, and explain complex technologies through clear, persuasive arguments.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Prior patent litigation experience.
Strong academic credentials.
Excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills.
Collaborative and team-oriented approach.
Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.
Experience in patent litigation in federal district court, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, expert issues, and trial preparation.
Experience with ITC (Section 337) investigations, including coordination with parallel district court and/or PTAB proceedings.
Ability to draft high-quality written work product, including briefs, motions, and client communications.
Ability to work with technical experts and quickly master complex technologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PTAB proceedings, including IPRs.
Experience with or interest in SEPs/FRAND and disputes involving telecommunications and multimedia standards, such as cellular, Wi-Fi, and video coding.

Responsibilities

Handle patent litigation matters in federal district court, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, expert issues, and trial preparation.
Participate in ITC (Section 337) investigations and coordinate with parallel district court and/or PTAB proceedings.
Draft briefs, motions, and client communications.
Work with technical experts and quickly master complex technologies to present clear, persuasive arguments.
Participate in PTAB proceedings, including IPRs.
Work on disputes involving SEPs/FRAND and telecommunications or multimedia standards, where applicable.