- Workplace
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
Salary range: $225K - $390K
Location: Austin, Texas, New York, New York, Palo Alto, California, San Diego, California, San Francisco, California, Washington, District of Columbia, Seattle, Washington, Los Angeles, California, Boston, Massachusetts
Hybrid work policy: 3 days in-office (4 days in Austin, TX office)
About this role
We are looking for an IP Litigation Associate with 1-6 years of experience to join Morrison & Foerster's powerhouse patent litigation practice. This is a high-priority hire driven by increased demand, and you'll work on the highest-profile and most complex patent disputes for leading tech, life sciences, and consumer products companies.
What will you be doing?
- Handling patent and/or trade secret litigation matters for high-caliber tech and life sciences clients
- Taking on substantive responsibility early — matters are staffed leanly, giving associates direct client exposure
- Conducting research, drafting briefs, and managing case strategy across complex IP disputes
- Working collaboratively across offices on matters involving cutting-edge technologies
- Contributing to ITC proceedings, district court litigation, and client counseling
Key Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in hard sciences — computer science, physics, math, electrical engineering, or life sciences strongly preferred (PhD in a relevant field is a major plus)
- Strong academic credentials — the group reviews law school and undergraduate transcripts/GPAs closely
- Experience at a top law firm handling patent and/or trade secret litigation
- Admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing
- Stable career trajectory — minimal lateral moves preferred
Role responsibilities
• Represent clients in high-profile and complex patent disputes.
• Resolve matters before trial and excel in courtroom litigation.
• Explain cutting-edge technologies to juries.
• Counsel clients with respect to ongoing matters.
