Intellectual Property Litigation Associate

Steptoe LLP, seeks an associate with 1 to 4 years of experience to join the Firm’s Intellectual Property (“IP”) practice group in its Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco or Washington, DC office. Ideal candidates will have litigation, trade secret and other soft IP experience. A bachelor's degree and/or an advanced degree in electrical engineering or computer science is preferred but not required.

Candidates must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, a track record of insightful research and analysis, and persuasive writing abilities. We are looking for candidates who can and want to assume immediate responsibility and who are willing to work as an integral part of a high performing and collaborative team. We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a collegial working environment that offers training and mentorship. The expected salary for this role is $215,000 - $295,000.

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required. Admission to the Illinois, California, New York or District of Columbia Bar, active and in good standing, is also required. For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.

Steptoe is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. We strongly encourage qualified women, minorities, Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.