Electrical Engineering & Computer Science - Sr. Associate Attorney

Pernini Legal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 245,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious AmLaw 100 firm seeks a Sr. Associate Attorney with a focus in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science for its Patent Prosecution Practice Group. This role involves working on high-value patent portfolios for high-profile clients, providing extensive mentorship opportunities, and can lead to meaningful career development in intellectual property law.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Two-week paid sabbatical after five years

Wellness and behavioral health services

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• USPTO Admission is required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications covering advanced electrical and software-related technologies.
• Manage patent prosecution projects for a sophisticated, global client base.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and mentorship to junior attorneys and patent agents.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Undergraduate or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics

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SR. ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - PATENT PROSECUTION

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE FOCUS

Preferred Locations: Washington, DC | San Francisco

Other Locations Available....listed at the bottom of this description.

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an experienced Sr. Associate Attorney to join their Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated attorney to work on cutting-edge technologies and high-value patent portfolios for a sophisticated client base.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 6+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience at a law firm of comparable rank.
• Undergraduate or Advanced Degree in one of the following is required:
• Electrical Engineering,
• Software Engineering,
• Computer Science, or
• Physics.
• USPTO Admission is required.
• Significant experience drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications, ideally related to graphics processing units, tensor processing units, accelerators, neural engines, robotics circuitry, and actuators.
• Ability to quickly master and communicate complex technical subject matter.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and supervising junior attorneys or patent agents.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications covering advanced electrical and software-related technologies.
• Manage patent prosecution projects for a sophisticated, global client base.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and mentorship to junior attorneys and patent agents.
• Align patent strategies with client innovation and business objectives.
• Collaborate across offices and practice groups to deliver integrated intellectual property solutions.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients on portfolio development and protection.

Why Join Us?

This opportunity offers the chance to be part of a premier patent practice that values collaboration, innovation, and long-term career development. You will engage with cutting-edge technologies, benefit from meaningful mentorship and leadership opportunities, and interact directly with high-profile clients. The firm’s culture combines the resources of a global platform with the supportive environment of a close-knit team, empowering attorneys to build rewarding, impactful careers in intellectual property law.

• Competitive Compensation: Includes an annual salary range of $245,000–$390,000, depending on experience and market factors, in addition to eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan; paid time off; parental leave; commuter benefits; FSA/HSA; and emergency child and elder care.
• Additional Perks: Include a two-week-long paid associate sabbatical after five years of employment, wellness and behavioral health services; an employee assistance program; and a mindful return support program for parents returning from parental leave.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, undergraduate transcript, graduate transcript as applicable, and a writing sample.

Additional Locations:

AZ (Phoenix)

GA (Atlanta)

TX (Houston)

WA (Seattle)

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Information Technology, and Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services, Law Practice, and Engineering Services

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401(k)

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