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Electrical/Software Patent Associate Attorney
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Job DescriptionJob Description Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-to-Senior Level
Electrical/Software
Patent Associate Attorney to join a Am Law firm. Locations:
Los Angeles (Culver City or Downtown), New York, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, or Washington, D.C. (on-site role with flexibility across offices) Overview: This role sits within a premier Intellectual Property Practice Group and offers significant client-facing responsibility across a range of cutting-edge industries. The Patent Associate Attorney will work on the strategic development and management of patent portfolios—including preparation, prosecution, analysis, and support of litigation matters—while collaborating with both emerging and established companies in the U.S. and internationally. Key Responsibilities: Draft and prosecute patent applications in the
electrical/software
space
Provide counseling on patent strategy, portfolio development, and management
Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses
Support patent litigation teams on technical matters
Manage a large docket and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ideal Candidate: 4–6 years of experience in patent preparation & prosecution (in-house or at a law firm)
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Technical knowledge in one or more of: machine learning, networking/cloud computing, wireless communication, cryptography, information security, robotics, or distributed ledger technologies
Registered to practice before the USPTO
Active bar admission in CA, NY, OR, WA, or DC
Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and clients
Excellent writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Compensation & Benefits (California, NY, WA, DC): $260,000–$315,000 annual salary, plus bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits, including
health/dental/vision
insurance, 401(k), FSAs, & life insurance, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and various voluntary insurance plans.
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Electrical/Software
Patent Associate Attorney to join a Am Law firm. Locations:
Los Angeles (Culver City or Downtown), New York, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, or Washington, D.C. (on-site role with flexibility across offices) Overview: This role sits within a premier Intellectual Property Practice Group and offers significant client-facing responsibility across a range of cutting-edge industries. The Patent Associate Attorney will work on the strategic development and management of patent portfolios—including preparation, prosecution, analysis, and support of litigation matters—while collaborating with both emerging and established companies in the U.S. and internationally. Key Responsibilities: Draft and prosecute patent applications in the
electrical/software
space
Provide counseling on patent strategy, portfolio development, and management
Conduct patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses
Support patent litigation teams on technical matters
Manage a large docket and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ideal Candidate: 4–6 years of experience in patent preparation & prosecution (in-house or at a law firm)
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Technical knowledge in one or more of: machine learning, networking/cloud computing, wireless communication, cryptography, information security, robotics, or distributed ledger technologies
Registered to practice before the USPTO
Active bar admission in CA, NY, OR, WA, or DC
Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and clients
Excellent writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Compensation & Benefits (California, NY, WA, DC): $260,000–$315,000 annual salary, plus bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits, including
health/dental/vision
insurance, 401(k), FSAs, & life insurance, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and various voluntary insurance plans.
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