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February 5, 2026

Junior and Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associate

Intellectual PropertyLitigationPatent Litigation
Fenwick & West

Fenwick & West

District of Columbia, Seattle, New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley

Junior and Mid-Level Patent Litigation Associate

Fenwick & West
Fenwick & WestDistrict of Columbia, Seattle, New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley

Practice area

Intellectual Property · Litigation · Patent Litigation

PQE

1-6 years

Locations

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | Seattle, Washington | New York City, New York | Los Angeles, California | San Francisco, California | Silicon Valley, California

Salary

$235,000 - $390,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Patent litigation practice focused on high technology and life sciences clients.
  • Represent both patent holders and alleged infringers in federal courts and Patent Office post-grant proceedings.
  • Seeking junior to mid-level associates with 1-6 years of patent litigation experience.
  • Technical or scientific degrees/industry experience in high tech or life sciences are preferred, but not required.
  • Positions available in New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Silicon Valley, Seattle, and Washington, DC.
  • Candidates must have superior academic credentials and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be admitted to the bar in the state of the applying office, or eligible to sit/waive into the next bar exam.
  • Anticipated base salary range is $235,000 - $390,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
  • Discretionary performance-based bonus may also be available.
  • Comprehensive benefits package includes Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing programs.
  • This role operates under a hybrid work model.
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Last updated: April 5, 2026

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  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Bryan Osorio joined Fenwick & West's San Francisco office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Kate is the best. She is knowledgable and plugged in. She knows something about everyone and every firm. She is great at interview prep. But the best thing about working with Kate is the way that she treats not just her clients but people in general. I never felt like I was being pushed into a job just so that Kate could get paid. I felt like Kate was personally invested in me going to a place that was going to be a great fit. Her people skills are second to none. Big Law is tough enough to do without having to figure out how to look for another job. Kate makes it so you don't have to worry about any of that. I feel comfortable connecting my close friends with Kate because I know she is going to find the right place for them. I highly recommend going with Kate!

    Fenwick & West

    Bryan Osorio

    Fenwick & West • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Shreyas Kale joined Fenwick & West's California office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Priya was absolutely amazing for helping me get placed in my current position! I cannot recommend her highly enough. I first contacted Priya when I was thinking of looking for a lateral position. She was patient and was available to chat about the market and what I was looking for. My “maybe” search turned into an active search a few weeks later, and this is when Priya really helped me out. She helped me figure out out what position I was looking for, what kind of firm, and geographical location. Priya helped hone my resume with several iterations, and would give me a reason for why something was removed or kept in when I would disagree. She was very open with me about shortcomings I needed to address, or strengths I should play up. While this can be sometimes a harsh process, Priya friendliness made it easy and it was clear that we were on the same team. We then did a couple rounds of mock interviews till I felt comfortable with all the questions I would likely be asked. Priya was invaluable in the interview process as she helped me craft answers to questions that addressed some of my weaknesses. I can tell from my initial answers on the mock interviews that I would have had a lot fewer offers without Priya’s help. Priya was also helpful in providing information for each interview I appeared for, and having a quick discussion about the firm and the interviewees before I appeared for most interviews. I was located on the east coast, and I interviewed for lateral positions across the country in both large markets and smaller markets. Priya handled all the logistics for all my interviews. I started looking for positions in December, and had the offer I ultimately accepted by January. Priya worked tirelessly with me over the holidays and into the new year to get me placed. Priya was also invaluable for negotiating my compensation and benefits. Overall, I can’t imagine my search being as fruitful without Priya’s help.

    Fenwick & West

    Shreyas Kale

    Fenwick & West • California

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Bryan Osorio joined Fenwick & West's San Francisco office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Kate is the best. She is knowledgable and plugged in. She knows something about everyone and every firm. She is great at interview prep. But the best thing about working with Kate is the way that she treats not just her clients but people in general. I never felt like I was being pushed into a job just so that Kate could get paid. I felt like Kate was personally invested in me going to a place that was going to be a great fit. Her people skills are second to none. Big Law is tough enough to do without having to figure out how to look for another job. Kate makes it so you don't have to worry about any of that. I feel comfortable connecting my close friends with Kate because I know she is going to find the right place for them. I highly recommend going with Kate!

    Fenwick & West

    Bryan Osorio

    Fenwick & West • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Shreyas Kale joined Fenwick & West's California office in the Intellectual Property group.

    Priya was absolutely amazing for helping me get placed in my current position! I cannot recommend her highly enough. I first contacted Priya when I was thinking of looking for a lateral position. She was patient and was available to chat about the market and what I was looking for. My “maybe” search turned into an active search a few weeks later, and this is when Priya really helped me out. She helped me figure out out what position I was looking for, what kind of firm, and geographical location. Priya helped hone my resume with several iterations, and would give me a reason for why something was removed or kept in when I would disagree. She was very open with me about shortcomings I needed to address, or strengths I should play up. While this can be sometimes a harsh process, Priya friendliness made it easy and it was clear that we were on the same team. We then did a couple rounds of mock interviews till I felt comfortable with all the questions I would likely be asked. Priya was invaluable in the interview process as she helped me craft answers to questions that addressed some of my weaknesses. I can tell from my initial answers on the mock interviews that I would have had a lot fewer offers without Priya’s help. Priya was also helpful in providing information for each interview I appeared for, and having a quick discussion about the firm and the interviewees before I appeared for most interviews. I was located on the east coast, and I interviewed for lateral positions across the country in both large markets and smaller markets. Priya handled all the logistics for all my interviews. I started looking for positions in December, and had the offer I ultimately accepted by January. Priya worked tirelessly with me over the holidays and into the new year to get me placed. Priya was also invaluable for negotiating my compensation and benefits. Overall, I can’t imagine my search being as fruitful without Priya’s help.

    Fenwick & West

    Shreyas Kale

    Fenwick & West • California