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Associate - Patent Litigation (PTAB)

Advocates Legal Recruiting
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/2/2026

IP Litigation Associate (PTAB)

LA, NYC, Boston, DC, Austin, Silicon Valley, San Fran, San Diego

Our AmLaw 100 client is seeking a sharp, driven associate with 2–5 years of experience in PTAB and post-grant proceedings. This is your chance to step into a role at a top firm in this practice area, one known not just for its litigation prowess, but for cultivating the next generation of IP leaders.

What You’ll Do

Join a premier post-grant team handling high-stakes matters before the USPTO for some of the most recognized names in tech and life sciences. You'll work closely with nationally regarded PTAB practitioners on complex challenges that shape the patent litigation landscape.

Who You Are

  • 2–5 years of hands-on experience with IPR and post-grant matters

  • Undergraduate degree in EE, CS, physics, or mathematics preferred (others considered with relevant experience)

  • Registered with or eligible for the patent bar

  • California bar admission required

  • Top-tier academic background and exceptional writing, analytical, and strategic thinking skills

  • Hungry for responsibility and ready to grow into a leadership role

Why This Firm

This isn't just another AmLaw shop. It's a destination for attorneys serious about leveling up. With structured advancement pathways, career development programs that actually deliver, and a culture that values collaboration as much as courtroom wins, this firm offers more than prestige — it offers a place to build a legacy.

Perks and Benefits

  • Market-leading compensation plus discretionary bonus

  • Comprehensive health and wellness coverage

  • Generous parental leave, fertility and adoption benefits

  • 401(k) with match options, HSA/FSA accounts

  • Back-up childcare and eldercare

  • Bar dues, CLEs, and professional memberships covered

  • Robust pro bono support with in-house counsel guidance

Ready to push your practice to the next level? Let’s talk.

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Salary : $235,000 - $365,000

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