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March 9, 2026

Patent Litigation Judicial Clerk

Intellectual PropertyLitigationPatent Litigation
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

District of Columbia, Seattle, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, San Diego

Patent Litigation Judicial Clerk

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiDistrict of Columbia, Seattle, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, San Diego

Practice area

Intellectual Property · Litigation · Patent Litigation

PQE

1+ years

Locations

District of Columbia, District of Columbia | Seattle, Washington | San Francisco, California | Silicon Valley, California | San Diego, California

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • Associate position in the high technology patent litigation practice.
  • Seeking candidates currently completing a federal district, appellate, or state supreme court clerkship, available to start in Fall 2026.
  • Represent a diverse client base, from entrepreneurial start-ups to large corporations.
  • Involvement in all phases of client relationships, including understanding technology, strategic counseling, and collaborating with other practice groups.
  • Requires strong academic credentials and excellent verbal, written, research, and interpersonal skills.
  • A background (education or work experience) in life sciences, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or applied math is a plus.
  • Available office locations include Seattle, San Francisco, Palo Alto, San Diego, and Washington, DC.
  • Base salary range is $225,000 – $235,000, dependent on year classification.
  • Offers competitive clerkship bonuses for qualifying courts, along with discretionary merit bonuses.
  • Comprehensive benefits include healthcare for employees and dependents, 401(k), and Health Savings Accounts with firm contributions.
  • Family support benefits include paid parental leave, family-building benefits (IVF, adoption, surrogacy), and back-up childcare options.
  • Additional benefits encompass monthly wellness reimbursements, 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support, and firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

Last updated: May 21, 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.

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Yan-Xin Li joined Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's San Francisco office in the Intellectual Property group.

    My New York-based MLA recruiter connected with me with Kate because I was considering exploring San Francisco as a market. And now here I am in amazing California. My entire interview process was seamless because of Kate. She was always responsive, gave me helpful information, adequately prepared me for interviews and calls, and just an incredible resource for all things technical (e.g., timing and logistics of switching employers and giving notice) and non-technical (e.g., local advice on SF neighborhoods, answering random questions related to a cross-country move). I consider her a colleague and a friend, and I think you'd be in great hands as her client.

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

    Yan-Xin Li

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati • San Francisco
  • Darin Morgan
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Darin Morgan

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Darin Morgan?

    Steve Boughton joined Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's District of Columbia office in the Energy group.

    Darin helped me secure the dream job with a team that meets all my needs. He has high emotional intelligence, keeping me on track without being pushy. Most importantly, Darin is invested in his clients for the longterm. Though we first spoke many months prior to the role I landed, Darin instantly alerted me to the unicorn role as soon as it came on the market. His timeliness meant that I had an offer before most recruiters had even flagged the position for me. I cannot recommend working with Darin enough.

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

    Steve Boughton

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati • District of Columbia
  • Summer Eberhard
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Summer Eberhard

    Legal Recruiter

    Lateral Link

    Why talk to Summer Eberhard?

    Anjali Krishnan joined Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's San Francisco office in the Tax group.

    Summer helped me navigate the west coast legal market as a foreign attorney which was a challenge with my practice. She gave great insights on the market to steer me in the right direction and even worked with me in putting my materials together. Most importantly, she was extremely responsive and managed my expectations along the journey. I am thankful to her for helping me transition to the US market.

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

    Anjali Krishnan

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Adam Grajewski joined Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's San Diego office in the Corporate group.

    Priya gets it done. Regardless of how strong you are as a candidate, Priya adds value to your search in ways you may not appreciate until you're in the process. She provides a personalized strategy, impeccable organization skills and responsiveness, a sterling reputation among law firm contacts, invaluable insights, dedicated interview prep and so much more. On top of that, she does her job with grace and integrity. When I had an offer in hand and was considering all options, Priya did NOT pressure me to accept the offer, and even suggested I might want to stay put if I felt a certain way. This was against her immediate self interest and speaks volumes about the kind of person and professional she is. Finally, Priya is so down to Earth and a true joy to work with. I can't recommend her enough.

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

    Adam Grajewski

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati • San Diego

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?

    Yan-Xin Li joined Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's San Francisco office in the Intellectual Property group.

    My New York-based MLA recruiter connected with me with Kate because I was considering exploring San Francisco as a market. And now here I am in amazing California. My entire interview process was seamless because of Kate. She was always responsive, gave me helpful information, adequately prepared me for interviews and calls, and just an incredible resource for all things technical (e.g., timing and logistics of switching employers and giving notice) and non-technical (e.g., local advice on SF neighborhoods, answering random questions related to a cross-country move). I consider her a colleague and a friend, and I think you'd be in great hands as her client.

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

    Yan-Xin Li

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati • San Francisco
  • Darin Morgan
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Darin Morgan

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Darin Morgan?

    Steve Boughton joined Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's District of Columbia office in the Energy group.

    Darin helped me secure the dream job with a team that meets all my needs. He has high emotional intelligence, keeping me on track without being pushy. Most importantly, Darin is invested in his clients for the longterm. Though we first spoke many months prior to the role I landed, Darin instantly alerted me to the unicorn role as soon as it came on the market. His timeliness meant that I had an offer before most recruiters had even flagged the position for me. I cannot recommend working with Darin enough.

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

    Steve Boughton

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati • District of Columbia
  • Summer Eberhard
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Summer Eberhard

    Legal Recruiter

    Lateral Link

    Why talk to Summer Eberhard?

    Anjali Krishnan joined Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's San Francisco office in the Tax group.

    Summer helped me navigate the west coast legal market as a foreign attorney which was a challenge with my practice. She gave great insights on the market to steer me in the right direction and even worked with me in putting my materials together. Most importantly, she was extremely responsive and managed my expectations along the journey. I am thankful to her for helping me transition to the US market.

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

    Anjali Krishnan

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Adam Grajewski joined Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's San Diego office in the Corporate group.

    Priya gets it done. Regardless of how strong you are as a candidate, Priya adds value to your search in ways you may not appreciate until you're in the process. She provides a personalized strategy, impeccable organization skills and responsiveness, a sterling reputation among law firm contacts, invaluable insights, dedicated interview prep and so much more. On top of that, she does her job with grace and integrity. When I had an offer in hand and was considering all options, Priya did NOT pressure me to accept the offer, and even suggested I might want to stay put if I felt a certain way. This was against her immediate self interest and speaks volumes about the kind of person and professional she is. Finally, Priya is so down to Earth and a true joy to work with. I can't recommend her enough.

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

    Adam Grajewski

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati • San Diego