Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney – Electrical Engineering / Software

Job overview

The Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney – Electrical Engineering / Software role is hybrid, with location flexibility across firm offices and a stated preference for candidates in Atlanta, Denver, Houston, St. Louis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, or San Francisco. The annual salary range is $240,000–$365,000, based on experience. Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm’s Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. The attorney drafts and prosecutes U.S. and international patent applications, advises clients on protecting intellectual property, and helps develop global patent portfolios. The role applies technical and legal expertise to assess patentability and support innovation-related matters.

What you'll do

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications
• work directly with clients to identify and protect intellectual property
• assist with global patent portfolio strategy
• review technical disclosures, conduct prior-art searches, and assess patentability
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on innovation and compliance matters.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patent prosecution attorney

associate attorney

electrical engineering

software

computer science

artificial intelligence

machine learning

hybrid

$240k–$365k

patent portfolio

uspto admission

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Discretionary performance-based bonus
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability coverage
• 401(k)
• paid time off and holidays
• voluntary benefits.

Why this role

Requires a J.D., state bar and USPTO admission, a relevant technical degree, and at least three years of patent preparation and prosecution experience; AI, machine learning, neural networks, RF circuitry, and security technologies are preferred areas.

About the employer

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