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IP Litigation (Life SciencesANDA) 2nd-6th year

Cooley


Job Location:

San Diego, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 235000 - 390000
Posted: 24 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

2361SD
Associate
San Diego
IP Litigation
Tuesday March 31 2026
Legal
Laura Stanton

Someone with ANDA and/or other life sciences patent litigation experience who isnt afraid to stand up in court or take a deposition (and preferably has actually done both) is comfortable speaking directly with clients and opposing counsel enjoys thinking creatively and working on a team and is willing to actively participate in the strategic development of the case.

Desired Experience2-6 years of significant patent litigation experience in U.S. District Courts and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (post-grant proceedings) including participating in underlying case analyses; conducting factual and legal research; drafting pleadings; participating in discovery on infringement validity and damages issues including depositions and expert discovery; researching and drafting dispositive and discovery motions and claim construction briefing; and participating in pre-trial and trial activities. Ideal candidates will have: (i) undergraduate or masters degree in biology chemistry biochemistry or other life sciences discipline; (ii) experience working within the Intellectual Property department of a comparable law firm; and (iii) a high level of academic achievement from a law school institution. Candidates should have excellent writing skills. EOE.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $235000 - $390000. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical health savings account (with applicable medical plan) dental vision health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts pre-tax commuter benefits life insurance AD&D long-term care coverage backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support addition to elective benefit options benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance AD&D LTD short term medical benefits as well as accruing vacation time at the rate of four weeks per year and sick time at the rate of two weeks per year and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.



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