Associate/Attorney - Electrical Engineering / Computer Science Patent Prosecution

Watts & Associates Recruitment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts & Associates is seeking a 4+ year Electrical Engineering / Computer Science Patent Prosecution Associate or Agent in San Francisco, CA to join a premier AM Law 100 firm.

You will support and lead complex patent prosecution matters, analyze technical and legal issues, and draft filings, with increasing ownership and client interaction as you develop expertise in a broad IP practice.

Qualifications

• JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school.
• Admission to the California Bar in good standing.
• USPTO registration.
• Electrical Engineering or Computer Science technical degree.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead components of patent prosecution matters.
• Analyze technical, legal and commercial issues affecting client portfolios or disputes.
• Draft and review filings, correspondence, agreements or advocacy materials as relevant.
• Coordinate with clients, technical professionals and internal teams.
• Take increasing ownership of matters and client-facing workstreams.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical

Communication

Matter-management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from a Top 50 U.S. law school

Electrical Engineering or Computer Science technical degree

Job description

Electrical Engineering / Computer Science Patent Prosecution Associate or Agent | AM Law 100 | Complex IP Work | $135,000–$255,000 + benefits and bonuses | San Francisco, CA

Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded AM Law 100 multi‑office law firm seeking a 4+ years EE / Computer Science Patent Prosecution Associate or Agent to join its San Francisco, CA office.

This opportunity offers sophisticated intellectual property work with meaningful responsibility, close collaboration with experienced lawyers and exposure to complex client matters. The role is designed for a candidate who wants to deepen specialist expertise while building long‑term client and practice‑management capability.

Company Highlights

• AM Law 100 platform with the resources to support complex, high-value client matters.
• Established Intellectual Property capability supported by a broader multi‑office platform.
• Opportunity to work with sophisticated clients on commercially significant matters.
• Cross‑practice collaboration that broadens exposure beyond a single matter type.
• Strong environment for associate development through partner interaction and progressively greater responsibility.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated practice offering:

• Complex, high‑value work aligned with the advertised specialty.
• Meaningful matter ownership and increasing responsibility.
• Direct collaboration with partners and client teams.
• Exposure to a broad range of matters within the relevant practice.
• A platform for continued technical development and long‑term practice growth.

The Role

The successful candidate will support and lead key components of Electrical Engineering / Computer Science Patent Prosecution Associate or Agent matters, including:

• Support sophisticated intellectual‑property matters within the role’s stated specialty.
• Analyze technical, legal and commercial issues affecting client portfolios or disputes.
• Draft and review filings, correspondence, agreements or advocacy materials as relevant.
• Coordinate with clients, technical professionals and internal teams.
• Take increasing ownership of matters and client‑facing workstreams.

The role offers increasing responsibility as experience, judgment and client relationships develop.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a EE / Computer Science Patent Prosecution Associate or Agent with:

• 3+ years of relevant experience, consistent with the seniority sought for this search.
• Substantive experience relevant to Electrical Engineering / Computer Science Patent Prosecution Associate or Agent.
• Strong drafting, analytical, communication and matter‑management skills.
• A JD from a Top 50 U.S. law school.
• Admission to the California Bar and good standing.
• USPTO registration & suitable Electrical Engineering & Computer Science technical-degree

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $135,000–$255,000 + benefits & bonuses. Actual base compensation may depend on class year, experience, qualifications and other job‑related factors.

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