Established (40+ Years) Premier AmLaw 200 Full-Service Firm Seeking Associate Attorney for Intellectual Property Litigation in Irvine, Cerritos, or Pasadena, CAAn 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 experienceComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement plan with firm contributionGenerous paid time off and paid holidaysProfessional development and CLE supportOpportunities for advancement within a growing IP litigation group

Qualifications:

2-5+ years of experience handling intellectual property litigation mattersExperience with trademark, patent, copyright, or trade secret litigation in federal court, with USPTO or ITC experience considered a plusFamiliarity with USPTO administrative proceedings, including trademark opposition, cancellation proceedings, and IPRs, considered a plusExposure to general business, commercial, or employment litigation considered a plusAdmission to the California Bar in good standingSkill in conducting and defending depositions and handling law and motion workExperience preparing and responding to written discovery and managing e-discovery and document reviewExcellent legal research, writing, and advocacy skillsAbility to work collaboratively across a multi-office environment

Responsibilities:

Handle intellectual property litigation matters in federal court, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputesProvide general IP-related advice and counselConduct document and data reviews and manage e-discoveryPrepare and respond to written discovery requestsConduct and defend depositionsHandle law and motion work and argue substantive motions at court hearingsParticipate in arbitration and trial proceedingsPrepare trademark, copyright, and patent applications and respond to office actionsHandle USPTO administrative proceedings, including opposition, cancellation, and IPR matters