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Patent Attorney and Patent Agent Jobs in Orange County, CA
Openings for patent attorneys, patent agents and technical specialists in Orange County, CA, at law firms, IP boutiques and companies. Each posting comes from the employer’s own career page or a job board that names the employer; a posting with offices in several cities is listed in each of them.
12 open postings from 8 employers; the newest was added on October 29, 2026. Most openings: Orange County, CA (12), Los Angeles, CA (9), San Francisco, CA (9). Of the 10 that state their pay, the median range is $228k to $358k a year.
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What patent postings that list Orange County, CA say they pay: ranges the postings state themselves, first seen in the last twelve months, open or closed, by role. A group needs at least 5 postings to show figures.
Posted pay in Orange County, CA by role
Posted pay in Orange County, CA by role
Role
Postings
Typical range
Median midpoint
Middle half
Patent Attorney
Postings9
Typical range$230k–$365k
Median midpoint$295k
Middle half$273k–$313k
Technical Specialist / Scientific Advisor
Postings1
Figuresfewer than 5 postings
All patent roles
Postings10
Typical range$228k–$358k
Median midpoint$285k
Middle half$273k–$308k
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Kirkland & Ellis · Orange County, CA · Found Oct 29, 2026
Kirkland & Ellis seeks IP Litigation Associates in Orange County with 2+ years of experience in complex IP litigation, offering competitive salary and benefits.
Patent Litigation Attorney$235k–$390kPostedMid-levelAbove the median for patent attorney pay
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius · San Francisco, CA · Orange County, CA +6 · Posted Oct 8, 2026
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP is seeking a Patent Prosecution Specialist with expertise in patent work, emphasizing roles related to engineering and technology.
Technical Specialist$82k–$131kPostedElectrical / Software / High-TechBelow the median for technical specialist pay
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius · Los Angeles, CA · Chicago, IL +6 · Posted Nov 14, 2023
Join Morgan Lewis as a Junior/Midlevel Associate in Intellectual Property Disputes. Requires 1-5 years of experience and a background in electrical or computer engineering or computer science.
Patent Litigation Attorney$225k–$365kPostedEarly careerElectrical / Software / High-TechNear the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit)
Orrick · Sacramento, CA · San Francisco, CA +12 · Found Oct 4, 2026
Seeking an Intellectual Property Associate with 2-4 years experience in litigation, focusing on patents and trade secrets. Must hold a degree in Electrical Engineering. Remote candidates are not mentioned.
Patent Litigation Attorney$235k–$310kPostedMid-levelElectrical / Software / High-TechNear the median for patent attorney pay
Listed on LateralHub
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius · Chicago, IL · Orange County, CA +3 · Posted Mar 6, 2024
Morgan Lewis seeks a midlevel associate with 1-5 years of patent prosecution experience in biotechnology. Requires advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) and USPTO registration.
Patent Prosecution Attorney$225k–$365kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalNear the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit) · also on LateralHub
Orrick · Sacramento, CA · San Francisco, CA +12 · Posted Dec 11, 2024
Orrick seeks a Patent Litigation Associate with 2-7 years in life sciences litigation. Ideal candidates hold a JD and have experience drafting briefs and managing discovery phases.
Patent Litigation Attorney$235k–$435kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalAbove the median for patent attorney pay
Listed on LateralHub
Ruttenberg IP Law · Remote or Los Angeles, CA · Orange County, CA +1 · Found Oct 4, 2026
Join a boutique law firm in Los Angeles as an IP Litigation Associate. Handle patent, trademark, and copyright litigation with a focus on high-stakes cases. Remote options available.
Patent Litigation Attorney$200k–$350kPostedMid-levelNear the median for patent attorney pay
Listed on LateralHub
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton · Los Angeles, CA · Chicago, IL +8 · Posted Sep 29, 2026
Join Sheppard Mullin as an IP Litigation Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of experience. Focus on patent litigation, ITC investigations, and PTAB proceedings. Strong analytical and writing skills required.
Patent Litigation Attorney$260k–$390kPostedMid-levelPTABAbove the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (Flo Recruit) · also on LateralHub
Crowell & Moring · Orange County, CA · Los Angeles, CA +4 · Posted Jul 20, 2026
Patent Litigation Associate Attorney role focused on patent/IP litigation at Crowell & Moring in Orange County, California.
Patent Litigation Attorney$225k–$320kPostedNear the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm careers portal (Flo Recruit) · also on LinkedIn, LateralHub
Knobbe Martens · New York, NY · Orange County, CA +5 · Found Aug 28, 2026
Knobbe Martens seeks a lateral associate with a life science/biotech background and 3-7 years of patent litigation experience, covering discovery stages and trial preparations. Advanced degree preferred.
Patent Litigation Attorney$230k–$305kPostedMid-levelBiomedicalNear the median for patent attorney pay
From the firm website
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher · New York, NY · San Francisco, CA +5 · Posted Mar 31, 2020
Lateral Associate position focused on IP litigation at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in New York.
Patent Litigation Attorney≈ $245k–$410kest.
From the firm careers portal (viRecruit)
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher · Denver, CO · Orange County, CA +1 · Posted Sep 30, 2025
Lateral Associate in IP Life Sciences focusing on biotechnology and pharmaceuticals with a potential litigation component in a well-regarded IP firm.
