Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney (Computer Engineering)

Job overview

The Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney (Computer Engineering) role is listed in New York, NY, with additional locations in Dallas, Denver, Houston, Orange County, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. The base salary is $235,000–$365,000 per year, plus market bonuses. Direct Counsel is recruiting for an Intellectual Property practice at a leading Am Law firm. The attorney drafts and prosecutes patent applications involving advanced computing technologies and supports sophisticated intellectual property portfolios. The role requires analyzing complex technologies and communicating with inventors and in-house counsel while developing portfolios under partner-level mentorship.

What you'll do

• Draft and prosecute patent applications directed to advanced computing technologies
• analyze complex technologies and communicate with inventors and in-house counsel
• develop strategic intellectual property portfolios under partner-level mentorship and supervision
• manage multiple matters and maintain strong written and verbal communication.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patent prosecution associate attorney

computer engineering

direct counsel

new york ny

dallas tx

denver co

houston tx

orange county ca

palo alto ca

san francisco ca

washington dc

full-time

$235k–$365k/year

intellectual property

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting states base salary plus market bonuses
• no additional benefits are specified.

Why this role

The posting seeks attorneys with 2–5 years of relevant experience, a J.D., a computer engineering degree, admission to practice in the applicable jurisdiction, and USPTO registration. AI and machine learning experience is preferred.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.