Patent Litigation Associate Attorney – Charlotte, NC

Am Law 100 Firm | Intellectual Property Litigation | Patent Disputes | Complex Commercial Litigation

Estimated Base Salary: $215,000–$335,000 | Depending on Experience

Ready to take your Patent Litigation career to the next level?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for a talented Patent Litigation Associate Attorney for an active opportunity with a highly respected, nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm in Charlotte, NC.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney interested in sophisticated patent disputes, intellectual property enforcement, and complex litigation involving innovative technologies and businesses.

If you're looking for challenging litigation, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to develop your practice alongside experienced intellectual property litigators, I'd love to connect!

Ideal Background

We're particularly interested in attorneys with experience in the following areas:

• Patent Litigation: Representing clients in patent infringement, validity, and enforceability disputes.

• Federal Court Litigation: Experience with patent litigation proceedings in federal district courts.

• Litigation Strategy: Developing case strategies, conducting legal research, and preparing substantive motions and briefs.

• Discovery & Depositions: Managing document discovery, coordinating with technical experts, and preparing for or conducting depositions.

• Patent Analysis: Evaluating patent claims, infringement contentions, invalidity arguments, and technical evidence.

• Expert Witnesses: Working with technical experts on infringement, validity, and damages issues.

• Trial Preparation: Assisting with hearings, expert discovery, dispositive motions, and trial preparation.

• Technical Background: A degree or experience in engineering, computer science, or another technical discipline may be beneficial, depending on the matters involved.

Candidates should possess strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, along with excellent attention to detail.

The Opportunity

The selected attorney may work on sophisticated intellectual property disputes involving:

• Patent infringement litigation

• Patent validity and enforceability disputes

• Federal district court proceedings

• Claim construction and Markman hearings

• Technical discovery and expert witness coordination

• Dispositive motions and trial preparation

• Complex litigation involving technology-driven businesses

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Estimated base salary of $215,000–$335,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Opportunity to join a nationally recognized Am Law 100 firm

Sophisticated patent litigation and intellectual property disputes

Exposure to innovative businesses and complex technologies

Meaningful litigation responsibility and client interaction

Collaboration with experienced intellectual property litigators

Opportunities for professional development and long-term career advancement

Interested in Learning More?

If you're a Patent Litigation Associate Attorney interested in sophisticated intellectual property litigation, competitive compensation, and meaningful career opportunities in Charlotte, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Whether you're actively considering a move or simply curious about the opportunity, I'd be happy to share more information.

This is an active opening, not an opportunistic or evergreen advertisement.

All inquiries are confidential. Your resume and identifying information will never be shared with a firm without your permission.

Devney AyersOwner & Director of Legal RecruitingAligned Talent Acquisition, LLC5 Years of Legal Recruiting Experience

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com