Description:
King & Spalding seeks 2nd- to 4th‑year associates for its Intellectual Property litigation team, which litigates and tries cutting-edge issues related to patents, trade secrets, copyrights, internet law, and complex commercial technology. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, an entrepreneurial and creative mindset, and two to four years of experience in a large law firm or high-end technology litigation practice. This is a unique opportunity to help grow a rapidly expanding practice that is a strategic priority for the firm. An undergraduate degree in engineering or computer science is strongly preferred; local bar admission is required. Candidates with federal clerkship experience, or who are currently completing a federal clerkship ending in 2026, are encouraged to apply.*To apply, please submit the online application form by clicking the Apply Online link above and attaching a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. When completing the online application, select “San Francisco” or “Silicon Valley” as the office, “Lateral Associate” as the position, and “TRIAL–Intellectual Property” as the department. Search firms with a current contract with King & Spalding may submit well‑qualified candidates to recruittrial@kslaw.com. *Please note, however, that we will not accept search firm submissions for candidates who are currently clerking; judicial clerks should apply directly using the online application.
The anticipated full‑time annualized salary range is $235,000 to $310,000. The salary offer will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job‑related factors permitted by law. For California positions, you are not required to provide dates of attendance at, or graduation from, an educational institution in your initial application. You may redact or remove that information from any initial application materials you submit, such as resumes or transcripts.
