IP & Technology Litigation Associate | Palo Alto, CA | 4–7 Years' Experience | $260,000–$390,000 Base + Benefits & Bonuses | Am Law 20

IP & Technology Litigation Associate | Palo Alto, CA | 4–7 Years' Experience | $260,000–$390,000 Base + Benefits & Bonuses | Am Law 20

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 20 global full-service law firm seeking an IP & Technology Litigation Associate to join its Palo Alto, CA office.

This opportunity offers high-stakes patent, trade-secret and technology disputes before courts and specialist forums for technology companies, innovative businesses and major corporate clients within a nationally recognised intellectual-property and technology litigation practice. The successful attorney will work closely with partners and senior lawyers, take ownership of substantive matters and gain exposure to high-value work, important clients and cross-practice collaboration.

Company Highlights

• Am Law 20 global platform recognised for elite transactional, regulatory and litigation capabilities
• Work for leading public companies, private-equity sponsors, financial institutions and innovative businesses
• Recognised strength in intellectual-property and technology litigation and complementary corporate, regulatory or litigation disciplines
• Established teams advising technology companies, innovative businesses and major corporate clients on complex, high-value matters
• Comprehensive departmental bootcamps and substantive practice training
• Access to partner mentors, confidential coaching and extensive continuing legal education
• Integrated global teams and opportunities to collaborate across practices and offices
• Strong reputation for legal excellence, commercial judgment and high-impact advocacy
• Substantive pro bono opportunities and long-term support for varied career paths

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is an opportunity to join a well-established intellectual-property and technology litigation practice offering:

• Sophisticated, high-stakes intellectual-property disputes
• Exposure across pretrial, trial, appellate and specialist forums
• Meaningful ownership of substantive litigation workstreams
• Direct access to experienced trial lawyers and client teams
• Work involving commercially important technologies and products
• Formal mentoring and practical litigation development
• A credible route to long-term advancement and courtroom responsibility

The Role

The successful attorney will support and lead key components of intellectual-property and technology litigation matters, including:

• Draft pleadings, motions and substantive briefs
• Conduct legal and technical research
• Manage discovery and document-production workstreams
• Prepare for claim-construction proceedings where applicable
• Work with fact, technical and damages experts
• Prepare witnesses for depositions and hearings
• Support depositions, hearings and trial preparation
• Contribute to case strategy and settlement analysis
• Assist with appellate, ITC or PTAB matters where relevant

The role offers direct collaboration with partners, senior lawyers and clients, together with increasing responsibility and opportunities to take ownership of important workstreams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking an ip & technology litigation associate with:

• Approximately 4–7 years of intellectual-property or complex technology litigation experience
• Experience handling patent, trade-secret or technology-related disputes
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills
• Experience drafting substantive motions and briefs
• Strong discovery and case-management fundamentals
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Strong academic credentials and sophisticated law-firm experience
• Admission to the California Bar, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly

A technical background in electrical engineering, computer science or a related discipline is advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range is $260,000–$390,000, depending on class year, experience, location, qualifications and other relevant factors.

The firm also offers bonus eligibility, comprehensive health and insurance benefits, retirement support, paid time off, professional-development resources, wellbeing programmes and pro bono opportunities.

Kindly apply with your resume. Should your experience align with the opportunity, we will contact you by telephone, email or LinkedIn to schedule a discreet call. All discussions will be handled in strict confidence.

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