Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP)

Litigation Associate at Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Full-time
Level: Entry-level
Posted: Jun 22, 2026

Description

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) is seeking an IP Litigation Associate to join their team. This role focuses on intellectual property matters, particularly patent and/or trade secret litigation. The ideal candidate will have strong research and analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and possess solid legal and business knowledge. They should also demonstrate a strong work ethic and leadership potential.

Required Skills

Intellectual Property Matters
Patent and Trade Secret Litigation
Academic Credentials in Law
Leadership Skills
Research and Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Legal and Business Knowledge
State Bar Admission

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in intellectual property matters, including patent and/or trade secret litigation.
Undergraduate degree in life sciences.
Superior academic credentials in law and undergraduate coursework.
Strong work ethic, excellent leadership skills, and action-oriented interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters.
Outstanding research and analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and sound legal and business knowledge in working on a broad spectrum of cases and counseling clients with respect to ongoing matters.
Admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing.