Associate – IP Litigation #21941 New York

Vanguard-IP

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New York, NY Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have patent litigation experience as well as a background in electrical or mechanical engineering. BSEE/BSME preferred. A strong academic background and excellent research, writing and communication skills are essential for this role. Candidate should have experience in taking and/or defending depositions, trial experience, brief writing, and oral motion practice before the courts. Bar admission required for the jurisdiction of practice.

SUMMARY

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

CONFIDENTIALITY

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.

About this role

Summary

Handle patent litigation with engineering background, depositions, trial work, and court motions

Job title

Associate – IP Litigation

Experience level

none

Industry

law

Location requirements

On-site in New York, NY, no remote work indicated

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

patent litigationdepositionstrial experiencebrief writingoral motion practicebar admission

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

patent litigationelectrical engineeringmechanical engineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City