Patent Associate
Patent Associate
Location: Irvine, CA
A respected California-based law firm with a growing intellectual property practice is seeking a Patent Associate to join its collaborative team. This attorney will work closely with experienced practitioners on a wide range of intellectual property matters for clients ranging from emerging companies to Fortune 500 organizations.
This role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, strong mentorship, and a realistic path for long-term career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on a broad range of intellectual property matters
- Support intellectual property transactions and portfolio management initiatives
- Draft, review, and negotiate IP-related agreements
- Counsel clients regarding patent strategy and protection
- Collaborate with attorneys, technical professionals, and client stakeholders
- Assist with domestic and international intellectual property matters
- Contribute to business development and client service initiatives
Qualifications
Required
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active California Bar membership
- Admission to practice before the USPTO
- Minimum 3+ years of intellectual property experience
- Experience handling sophisticated IP matters in a law firm environment
- Strong academic credentials and legal writing skills
Preferred
- Experience working with technology, life sciences, or innovative growth companies
- Strong client counseling and relationship management abilities
- Experience supporting complex intellectual property transactions
Benefits
- Highly competitive base salary: $205,000 - $215,000 DOE
- Competitive annual bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Generous paid time off and firm-recognized holidays
- Life and disability insurance coverage
- CLE, bar dues, and professional membership reimbursement
- Opportunity to work with a diverse client base ranging from emerging companies to Fortune 500 organizations
- Collaborative, low-ego culture with direct access to experienced IP practitioners
- Meaningful client exposure and hands-on responsibility
- Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Clear path for long-term career growth and partnership consideration
- Flexible work location arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates
- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/07/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
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Salary
$205000 - $215000 USD per year