Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead and support high-stakes intellectual property lawsuits across several forums, shaping strategy and handling the written and oral advocacy. The role also involves guiding newer attorneys and helping strengthen client relationships.

What you'll do

- Run contested IP cases at every stage, starting with early fact-gathering and continuing through trial and any appeal.

- Prepare and present key motions and claim interpretation briefs.

- Conduct and defend witness examinations, including those of subject-matter experts.

- Build the overall case approach, including how damages will be calculated, alongside technical consultants and client legal teams.

- Coach junior attorneys and help grow client relationships and new business.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- A law degree from an accredited school with a solid academic record.

- Current admission to a state bar.

- Roughly 5 to 8 years of hands-on litigation work involving patents, trademarks, copyrights or trade secrets.

- Proven ability to write and argue claim construction briefs.

- Experience handling depositions and shaping damages and overall case strategy.

- Outstanding legal writing, including complex motions and briefs.

Bonus points

- Admission to the California bar.

- Familiarity with import-related patent investigations or trademark and patent board proceedings.

- Courtroom or appellate advocacy experience.

- An undergraduate degree in a technical field such as engineering, computer science, biotech or chemistry.

- Registration to practice before the federal patent office.

- Background working within the intellectual property field.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 280,000 to 375,000 per year

Location and work model

- Irvine, California, United States

- On-site, 5 days per week in office

- Full-time