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Turn Technical Complexity Into Practical Strategy for Patent Disputes

Richmond, Virginia Full time 3-6 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking a junior or mid-level associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its Patent Litigation Team in Richmond. The practice represents clients in sophisticated patent disputes, both offensively and defensively, across a broad range of industries.

The Work

  • Contribute to offensive and defensive patent litigation matters, helping develop approaches that address clients’ commercial objectives and the demands of complex cases.
  • Work on competitor-versus-competitor disputes, including matters in which patent claims are asserted to advance or protect business interests.
  • Assist in defending lawsuits brought by non-practicing entities, supporting clients as they navigate complex patent claims.
  • Engage with patent and technology issues for clients in telecommunications, computer software and hardware, financial services, and manufacturing.
  • Help develop practical, cost-conscious litigation solutions tailored to the issues presented by each case.

What You Bring

  • 3–6 years of experience practicing in patent litigation.
  • Experience or demonstrated interest in complex patent disputes, including offensive or defensive matters.
  • Ability to engage with patent issues and understand the technology underlying a dispute.
  • Strong analytical and written communication skills for contributing to sophisticated litigation matters.
  • Interest in serving clients across technology, financial, and manufacturing sectors.

Why Consider It

The role offers exposure to sophisticated patent disputes spanning competitor litigation and non-practicing entity defense, with clients across telecommunications, software and hardware, financial institutions, and manufacturing.

The intellectual property practice is described as top-tier by Chambers USA and U.S. News – Best Lawyers, and many of its lawyers hold advanced degrees in engineering or the sciences.

Compensation & Benefits

The stated salary range is $235,000–$410,000.

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.