Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney – Computer Engineering

Job overview

The Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney – Computer Engineering role is listed in Aurora, CO, with additional locations in Dallas, Dallas-North, Houston, New York, Orange County, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. Compensation is a $235,000–$365,000 annual base salary, plus market bonuses. Direct Counsel is recruiting for an Intellectual Property practice at a leading Am Law firm serving Fortune 200 clients. The attorney drafts and prosecutes patent applications involving advanced computing technologies, analyzes complex technical subject matter, and helps develop strategic intellectual property portfolios. The work supports clients’ protection and management of intellectual property across sophisticated technology areas.

What you'll do

• Draft and prosecute patent applications involving 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.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

patent prosecution associate attorney

computer engineering

patent applications

intellectual property

uspto registration

artificial intelligence

machine learning

aurora co

dallas tx

houston tx

new york ny

palo alto ca

$235k–$365k base salary

market bonuses

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks attorneys with 2–5 years of relevant experience, a J.D., admission in the applicable jurisdiction, a computer engineering degree, 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.