Associate / Attorney - Patent Prosecution

We Are Legal Revolution; Houston (TX); Ibrido; USD 140.000 - 260.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work pattern

Descrizione del lavoro

We Are Legal Revolution in Houston seeks a mid-level Patent Prosecution Associate to join a national platform on a hybrid basis. You will draft and prosecute US and international patent applications in electrical and computer technologies, with increasing autonomy and direct access to partners.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of patent prosecution experience, a technical degree in EE/CS, and a JD with Texas bar or eligibility.

Competenze

• At least 3 years of dedicated patent prosecution experience in a law firm.
• Significant patent drafting and prosecution experience in electrical or computer technologies.
• US patent office admission (USPTO) and Texas bar eligibility or admission.

Mansioni

• Draft and prosecute US and international patent applications in electrical and computer technologies.
• Manage prosecution strategy with increasing autonomy, including office actions and examiner interviews.
• Conduct due diligence, prior art analysis, and patentability/OPF and related legal research.
• Collaborate with inventors, in-house counsel, and partners to align protection with business goals.
• Contribute to practice growth and client development through high-quality work.

Conoscenze

Patent prosecution

Drafting

Formazione

JD with Texas bar

Electrical Engineering/Computer Science degree

Top law school or strong academics

Descrizione del lavoro

We Are Legal Revolution is working discreetly with a national full service firm with a recognized intellectual property platform seeking a mid level Patent Prosecution Associate to join its Houston office on a hybrid basis.

This role offers direct access to sophisticated patent prosecution matters for major technology focused clients, with meaningful drafting responsibility from day one. You will work closely with partners and senior attorneys in a collaborative team that provides clear progression, national platform exposure, and long term career development for technically strong patent practitioners.

Company Highlights

• Join a nationally recognized full service platform with a substantial intellectual property and technology focused practice
• Work on sophisticated patent prosecution matters for major technology, life sciences, and innovation driven clients
• Access a broad national office network that supports cross office collaboration and diverse industry exposure
• Benefit from a collaborative culture with hands on partner access, mentoring, and practical skills development
• Build a long term career with structured training, professional development resources, and meaningful client contact

The Role

• Draft and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in cutting edge electrical and computer related technologies
• Manage substantive prosecution strategy, including office action responses and examiner interviews, with growing autonomy
• Conduct technical due diligence, prior art analysis, and patentability, freedom to operate, and related legal research
• Collaborate directly with inventors, in house counsel, and partners to align protection strategies with business objectives
• Contribute to practice growth through high quality work product and participation in client development initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a mid level Patent Prosecution Associate with:

• At least 3 years of dedicated patent prosecution experience in a sophisticated law firm setting
• Significant patent drafting and prosecution experience in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or closely related technologies
• USPTO admission and a JD with active bar admission, or eligibility, in Texas
• A technical degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, software engineering, physics, or mathematics
• Strong academic credentials, ideally from a Top 50 law school, with excellent writing and analytical skills
• $140,000 to $260,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Performance based bonus opportunity aligned with individual and firm results
• Approximate 1,900 billable hour expectation for lateral associates
• Hybrid working pattern with in office attendance 4 days per week
• Comprehensive benefits package typical of large national law firms

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