Description:
Sheppard is seeking an IP Litigation Associate Attorney (3–6 years) to join our nationally recognized Intellectual Property Practice Group.This position is open to all Sheppard offices, with a preference for candidates based in Washington, D.C., San Diego (Del Mar), San Francisco, or Silicon Valley.
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is a global Am Law 50 full-service law firm with over 1,200 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide. Our Intellectual Property Practice Group is a recognized leader in protecting and maximizing intellectual property rights, with more than 140 IP attorneys worldwide. We represent Fortune 50 and multinational companies, as well as innovative start-ups, across technology, consumer products, and life sciences in their most critical disputes.
The team seeks candidates who have experience with:
- Patent litigation in federal district court, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, expert issues, and trial preparation
- ITC (Section 337) investigations, including coordination with parallel district court and/or PTAB proceedings
- Drafting high-quality written work product, including briefs, motions, and client communications
- Working with technical experts and quickly mastering complex technologies to present clear, persuasive arguments
- PTAB proceedings, including IPRs
- Experience with or interest in SEPs/FRAND and disputes involving telecommunications and multimedia standards (e.g., cellular, Wi‑Fi, video coding)
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- 3–6 years of patent litigation experience
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills; collaborative and team-oriented
- Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction required.
Resume, cover letter, and law school transcript are required to apply.
The annual salary range for this position is $260,000–$390,000.
Contact: For inquiries, please reach out to Katherine Milanes at kmilanes@sheppard.com.
