Direct Counsel
Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney - St. Louis
Direct Counsel, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63101
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. This position offers flexibility across firm locations, with strong preference for candidates based in Atlanta, Denver, Houston, St. Louis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, or San Francisco. Position Overview
This is a premier opportunity for a technically driven patent prosecution attorney with a background in electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields. The ideal candidate will bring at least three years of experience handling sophisticated patent matters across emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning. Key Responsibilities
Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in cutting-edge areas
Interface directly with clients to identify and protect core IP assets
Assist in the strategic development of global patent portfolios
Review technical disclosures, conduct prior art searches, and assess patentability
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on matters involving innovation and compliance
Qualifications
Required: JD from an accredited law school
Active admission to a state bar and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Undergraduate or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics
Minimum of 3 years’ patent preparation and prosecution experience in a law firm or in-house legal team
Preferred Experience Includes: Machine learning, artificial intelligence, and neural networks
Radio frequency (RF) circuitry
Communications and/or hardware security, including
encryption/decryption
technologies
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $240,000 – $365,000 annually, based on experience
Discretionary performance-based bonus
Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off and holidays
Voluntary benefit offerings
Application Requirements
Cover letter
Resume
Writing sample
Law school transcript
Job Description
Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. This position offers flexibility across firm locations, with strong preference for candidates based in Atlanta, Denver, Houston, St. Louis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, or San Francisco. Position Overview
This is a premier opportunity for a technically driven patent prosecution attorney with a background in electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields. The ideal candidate will bring at least three years of experience handling sophisticated patent matters across emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning. Key Responsibilities
Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in cutting-edge areas
Interface directly with clients to identify and protect core IP assets
Assist in the strategic development of global patent portfolios
Review technical disclosures, conduct prior art searches, and assess patentability
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on matters involving innovation and compliance
Qualifications
Required: JD from an accredited law school
Active admission to a state bar and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Undergraduate or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics
Minimum of 3 years’ patent preparation and prosecution experience in a law firm or in-house legal team
Preferred Experience Includes: Machine learning, artificial intelligence, and neural networks
Radio frequency (RF) circuitry
Communications and/or hardware security, including
encryption/decryption
technologies
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $240,000 – $365,000 annually, based on experience
Discretionary performance-based bonus
Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off and holidays
Voluntary benefit offerings
Application Requirements
Cover letter
Resume
Writing sample
Law school transcript