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March 30, 2026

IP Litigation Senior Associate

Intellectual PropertyITCLitigationPatent Litigation
WilmerHale

WilmerHale

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

IP Litigation Senior Associate

WilmerHale
WilmerHaleDistrict of Columbia, Boston, New York City, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley

Practice area

Intellectual Property · ITC · Litigation · Patent Litigation

PQE

3-5 years

Locations

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | Boston, Massachusetts | New York City, New York | Denver, Colorado | Los Angeles, California | San Francisco, California | Silicon Valley, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • WilmerHale seeks an Associate for its Intellectual Property Litigation practice.
  • Candidates require 3-5 years of post-JD experience.
  • Positions are available in Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Washington, DC.
  • Core experience includes taking/defending depositions, motion practice, written discovery, expert discovery, and drafting pleadings/motions.
  • Experience with Inter Partes Review (IPR) and/or International Trade Commission (ITC) proceedings is a plus.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering is preferred; equivalent industry experience in these fields is also a plus.
  • Must hold a Juris Doctor and be licensed and in good standing in the state/jurisdiction of the selected office.
  • Excellent writing and strong analytical skills are essential.
  • Compensation, including base salary, bonus, and benefits, is structured to align with other major law firms.
  • This role operates under a hybrid work model.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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Trusted recruiters

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

  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Sherene T. joined WilmerHale's Los Angeles office in the Litigation group.

    Priya is so fantastic that everyone in my family, and many of my friends, know her name. That's because I have been so impressed with her generosity and thoughtfulness that over the course of the past few years, I couldn't help but rave about her (even to all these non-lawyers)! I first connected with Priya when she cold-emailed me during the early days of COVID. I was a first-year associate facing a lot of uncertainty. Even though I didn't make a move then, Priya gave her time freely and became not only an invaluable resource, but also a friend. She also never oversold opportunities or pressured me in any way. When I was ready to make a move a few years later, she really had my best interests at heart. With her guidance, I received multiple offers from top firms and landed at WilmerHale. I will always recommend Priya wholeheartedly!

    WilmerHale

    Sherene T.

    WilmerHale • Los Angeles

Trusted recruiters

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

  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Sherene T. joined WilmerHale's Los Angeles office in the Litigation group.

    Priya is so fantastic that everyone in my family, and many of my friends, know her name. That's because I have been so impressed with her generosity and thoughtfulness that over the course of the past few years, I couldn't help but rave about her (even to all these non-lawyers)! I first connected with Priya when she cold-emailed me during the early days of COVID. I was a first-year associate facing a lot of uncertainty. Even though I didn't make a move then, Priya gave her time freely and became not only an invaluable resource, but also a friend. She also never oversold opportunities or pressured me in any way. When I was ready to make a move a few years later, she really had my best interests at heart. With her guidance, I received multiple offers from top firms and landed at WilmerHale. I will always recommend Priya wholeheartedly!

    WilmerHale

    Sherene T.

    WilmerHale • Los Angeles