Intellectual Property & Mechanical/Eng Lit Attorney - Jr. level

Junior Associate: Intellectual Property & Mechanical Litigation

Locations: Boston | Palo Alto | Reston | Washington, DC | Atlanta (Hybrid)

Salary Range: Base: $225,000 - $260,000 (Before bonuses)

The Opportunity

Join a premier, globally recognized Intellectual Property litigation practice that sits at the absolute top of the market. This firm is a powerhouse in the Federal Circuit, having represented clients in more than 200 appeals in the last five years alone.

Whether enforcing high-value IP rights or defending against trade secret misappropriation, this team is known for navigating the most complex procedural and technical intricacies in the legal industry. We are seeking a high-caliber Junior Associate for the Mechanical Practice group who can bridge the gap between heavy industry and modern digital systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation Strategy: Research and draft high-level pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motion papers for complex patent disputes.

• Technical Advocacy: Translate intricate mechanical systems into winning legal arguments, specifically focusing on how they intersect with computer technology, coding, and signal processing.

• Trial & Appeals: Support 230 elite litigators through every stage of the process, from initial filing to high-profile appeals before government agencies and federal courts.

Qualifications & Must-Haves

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related technical field) is mandatory.

• Experience: 1-3 years of solid, hands-on patent litigation experience.

• Technical Breadth: Knowledge of coding and signal processing is highly preferred to support the firm's multidisciplinary cases.

• Exceptional Writing: Must possess "Gold Standard" writing skills-experience with Federal Circuit or district court briefing is a major plus.

• Top-Tier Profile: Ideally seeking candidates from high-ranking law schools with Law Review, Moot Court, or federal clerkship experience.

Why Join This Team?

• Market-Leading Pay: Lockstep "Cravath-scale" compensation, $225K for 1st-year associates.

• Elite Bench Strength: Work alongside dedicated IP litigators in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

• Complex Matter Exposure: Defend and enforce IP rights for the world's most innovative companies in business-critical disputes.

Benefits

Great company and elite team! Benefits include:

• Health & Well-being
• Family Support
• Wealth & Retirement
• Professional Development
• Career Flexibility
• Education & Expenses
• Additional Perks!

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For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 03/25/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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