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Handle Offensive and Defensive Patent Disputes Across Global Industries

Jacksonville, Florida Full time 3-6 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking a Patent Litigation Associate with 3-6 years of experience to join its patent litigation team in Jacksonville, Florida. The practice handles sophisticated patent matters for clients across technology, financial services, manufacturing, and other sectors.

The Work

  • Contribute to offensive and defensive patent litigation, helping clients pursue or protect their commercial interests in complex disputes.
  • Work on competitor-versus-competitor patent matters, supporting litigation designed to advance clients’ business goals.
  • Assist with the defense of patent lawsuits brought by non-practicing entities, helping clients navigate these matters cost-effectively.
  • Engage with patent disputes involving telecommunications providers, computer software and hardware companies, financial institutions, and manufacturers.
  • Collaborate with intellectual property lawyers, including team members with engineering and scientific backgrounds, to address cases involving complex technologies.

What You Bring

  • 3-6 years of legal experience, consistent with a junior- or mid-level associate position.
  • Experience in patent litigation or a background that supports work on patent disputes.
  • Ability to contribute to offensive and defensive patent matters, including competitor disputes and non-practicing-entity defense.
  • Capacity to engage with complex technical subject matter and apply it in a litigation setting.
  • Interest or experience in matters involving technology, financial services, or manufacturing clients.

Why Consider It

The practice offers exposure to a broad range of sophisticated patent disputes, including competitor litigation and non-practicing-entity defense, for clients in varied industries.

The team includes lawyers with advanced engineering and scientific degrees, providing technical depth across its work.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation for this search is estimated at $260,000-$390,000 based on the 2026 Cravath base scale; this is an estimate, not firm-stated compensation.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.