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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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