Intellectual Property Associate Attorney - Technical/ Engineering Focus

Job Title: Intellectual Property Associate Attorney - Technical/ Engineering Focus

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm located in Seattle, WA is partnering with our legal recruiting agency to find a highly capable Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney with 2-4 years of focused experience. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in patent and/or trade secret litigation, backed by a technical or engineering-related academic background. This role provides the chance to engage in complex IP disputes with top-tier professionals, in an environment that fosters initiative, creativity, and collaboration.

Duties:

• Represent technology-driven clients in patent and trade secret litigation matters

• Draft legal arguments, motions, pleadings, and discovery documents

• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies in coordination with team members

• Engage with clients and experts to understand the technical aspects of cases

• Advocate in hearings, trials, and proceedings before federal courts or the ITC

• Assist in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the USPTO

• Collaborate across offices with a distributed IP litigation team

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experience handling intellectual property disputes

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex litigation assignments independently

• Superior written and oral advocacy capabilities

• Strong organizational skills and professional initiative

• Active membership in the Washington State Bar

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree preferred in one of the following:

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Computer Science

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Physics, Chemistry, or Biochemistry

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Other related technical fields

Certifications:

• Admission to practice in Washington State

• Additional USPTO admission or experience with IPRs is beneficial

Skills:

• Strategic thinker with keen attention to technical detail

• Clear and persuasive communicator

• Comfortable navigating interdisciplinary legal and technical concepts

• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset

• Resilient and able to perform under pressure in high-stakes environments

Job Location:

• Seattle, WA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

• Mental health and well-being support services

• Family care resources including child, elder, and pet care support

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions

• Paid time off through a Flexible Time Off program

• Generous paid parental leave and firm holidays

• Professional development through mentoring, training, and internal academies

This international law firm was founded over 50 years ago to handle cases involving arbitration, commercial litigation, and investigations. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate, capital markets, antitrust and competition, energy, tax, supreme court and appellate, and many more. Their offices are located all across the world, with their headquarters in San Francisco, CA.