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Pernini Legal, LLC

Electrical Engineering & Computer Science / Mid-Level Associate Attorney

Pernini Legal, LLC, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115

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MID-LEVEL ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - PATENT PROSECUTION ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE FOCUS

Multiple Locations Available...full list at the bottom of this description.

Our client, a prestigious

AmLaw 100

firm , is seeking a talented

mid-level Associate Attorney

to join their

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group . This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated attorney to work on cutting-edge technologies and high-value patent portfolios for a sophisticated client base.

Candidate Profile

JD

from a

top-tier law school

with a

strong academic record . Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction , in good standing. 3+ years

of

relevant patent preparation

and

prosecution experience

at a

law firm

of comparable rank. Undergraduate or Advanced Degree

in one of the following is required:

Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics.

USPTO Admission

is

required . Patent prosecution experience

in the following is

strongly preferred :

Machine learning/artificial intelligence/neural networks, Radio frequency circuitry, Hardware and/or communications security (encryption/decryption).

Ability to quickly master and communicate complex technical subject matter. Soft Skills: Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications

covering advanced electrical and software-related technologies. Manage

patent prosecution

projects for a sophisticated, global client base. Align patent strategies with client innovation and business objectives. Collaborate across offices and practice groups to deliver integrated intellectual property solutions. Serve as a strategic advisor to clients on

portfolio development and protection .

Why Join Us?

This opportunity offers the chance to be part of a

premier patent practice

that values collaboration, innovation, and

long-term career development . You will engage with

cutting-edge technologies , benefit from meaningful mentorship and leadership opportunities, and interact directly with

high-profile clients . The firm's culture combines the resources of a global platform with the supportive environment of a close-knit team,

empowering

attorneys to

build rewarding, impactful careers in intellectual property law .

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Compensation : Includes an annual salary range of

$240,000-$365,000 , depending on experience and market factors. Eligibility for a discretionary

bonus . Comprehensive Benefits:

Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan; paid time off; parental leave; commuter benefits; FSA/HSA; and emergency child and elder care. Additional Perks : Include a two-week-long paid associate

sabbatical

after five years of employment, wellness and behavioral health services; an employee assistance program; and a mindful return support program for parents returning from parental leave.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a

cover letter ,

resume ,

undergraduate transcript ,

graduate transcript as applicable , and a

writing sample .

Preferred Locations

CA

(Los Angeles, San Francisco)

CO

(Denver)

GA

(Atlanta)

MO

(St. Louis, Kansas City)

TX

(Houston)

Additional Locations:

AZ (Phoenix)

CA (San Diego)DC (Washington)DE (Wilmington)FL (Fort Lauderdale, Miami)

IL (Chicago)

MA (Boston)

NC (Raleigh)NY (New York)

PA (Philadelphia)

TN (Nashville)

TX (Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston)UT (Park City, Salt Lake City)

WA (Seattle)

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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