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Patent Litigation Associate

Stealth Law Firm
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/24/2026

A patent litigation boutique in Redwood Shores, CA is seeking a talented lateral associate in the 2nd-3rd year range to join its patent litigation team.


Responsibilities

  • Handle all phases of patent litigation matters, including discovery, expert discovery, depositions, and trial preparation
  • Draft and review litigation filings, briefs, and discovery materials
  • Work directly with senior attorneys and clients on complex patent disputes
  • Contribute to case strategy and execution across a sophisticated patent litigation caseload


Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of litigation experience, with demonstrated interest in patent litigation
  • No litmus test on background, but strong candidates typically show excellence in at least one of: T14 academic credentials, a federal clerkship, or demonstrated success (trial, depositions, expert discovery) in a top patent litigation group
  • Patent prosecution or purely technical/advisory backgrounds are not a fit — this is a litigation-only practice with no prosecution group
  • Strong writing, analytical, and academic credentials


What We Offer

  • The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 and $250,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
  • Top-of-market compensation
  • Unparalleled benefits
  • Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes patent litigation matters at a dedicated boutique


Salary : $150,000 - $250,000

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