Patent Litigation Associate

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

IP Litigation Associate skilled in patent and trademark litigation at Kilpatrick's San Francisco office. Seeking an attorney with strong litigation and advocacy skills in a collaborative environment.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong legal research and writing abilities, along with effective case management skills. Collaboration with clients and team members to develop case strategies is essential.

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Hard Skills

IP LitigationLegal ResearchDrafting PleadingsMotion PracticeTrial PreparationCase StrategyDiscoveryBrief Writing

Soft Skills

Written AdvocacyOral AdvocacyTeam CollaborationTime ManagementPrioritization

Industry Keywords

LitigationCase ManagementPre-Filing Investigations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in all phases of IP litigation, including pre-filing investigations, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
Work closely with clients, experts, and senior attorneys on case strategy
Manage case files and support a variety of litigation matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years of IP litigation or general litigation experience
Excellent academic credentials
Strong written and oral advocacy skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

collegial work environment
opportunities for professional growth
competitive compensation and benefits package