IP Litigation Associate #21662 Washington, DC

Vanguard-IP

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Washington, DC, DC Until 9/21/2026 First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

AmLaw 100 Firm with Cravath level compensation

Very active with representing petitioners at the PTAB

High scores for Transparency, Wellness Programs and Associate / Partner relations

Included in Vault's list of Best Firms to Work For

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior litigation experience in a law firm or through a judicial clerkship.

• Experience in commercial litigation or IP litigation strongly preferred, including meaningful involvement in motion practice, discovery, and high-stakes matters.

• Strong academic credentials and a technical background; engineering or computer science experience preferred.

• Team-oriented mindset with strong legal analysis, writing, and problem-solving skills.

• Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction required.

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 and commercial litigation, motion practice, discovery, and high-stakes IP cases.

Job title

IP Litigation Associate

Experience level

senior level

Industry

law

Location requirements

Washington, DC; remote work not specified

Salary

AmLaw 100 Firm with Cravath level compensation

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

litigationpatent lawdiscoverymotion practiceadmission to practice

Preferred skills

engineeringcomputer science

Specializations

IP litigationpatentcommercial litigationmotion practicediscovery
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Washington, DC, USA

On-site City