Intellectual Property Litigation Associate #21562 Chicago

Vanguard-IP

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Chicago, IL Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

REQUIREMENTS

Patent litigation experience is a threshold requirement, and the ideal candidate will have a background in electrical engineering, computer science, or artificial intelligence. Candidates should also have excellent academic credentials, a commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. The candidate should demonstrate exceptional judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action. Candidates should have an active bar license in the state in which they reside or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible.

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 cases, require electrical/computer science background, excellent interpersonal skills

Job title

Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

Experience level

threshold experience

Industry

law

Location requirements

Chicago, IL; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

patent litigationelectrical engineeringcomputer scienceartificial intelligence

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

patent litigationelectrical engineeringcomputer scienceartificial intelligence
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

Work arrangement unknown City
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