Senior Associate - Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (Patent Prosecution Practice)

Our client is seeking a senior associate to join our Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. This position is open to our Atlanta, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis, Washington, DC, Houston, Kansas City, or Phoenix offices, with a preference for Washington, DC, or San Francisco.  

• Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm experience, and superb writing and communication skills.
• The ideal candidate will possess at least six years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience and an undergraduate or advanced degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, or physics.  
• We are especially interested in candidates who can draft, file, and prosecute patent applications related to graphics processing units, tensor processing units, accelerators, neural engines, and robotics circuitry and actuators.

This attorney will be responsible for overseeing and managing patent preparation and prosecution for a diverse client base, with a focus on electrical engineering and software-related technologies. Key responsibilities include drafting and filing high-quality patent applications, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of submissions, and supervising and mentoring associates to support their professional growth.

Submit a cover letter, resume, law school and undergraduate (graduate when applicable) transcripts, and a writing sample. JD, active bar admission in the jurisdiction in which the candidate intends to practice, and admission to the USPTO are required.

Benefits: This role is also eligible for the following firm benefits: Medical Insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary insurance including vision, 401(k) plan and paid time off.