IP Technology Specialist - CS/EE

Wilmer; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement for law school

Job summary

WilmerHale seeks a Technology Specialist in Denver, CO with a strong background in software and AI/ML. The role involves patent-related work, including prosecution, opinions, and technial analysis, under attorney supervision. Candidates should have a bachelor’s and an advanced degree; master’s or PhD preferred.

Training includes attending law school in the evening and USPTO patent bar preparation. Salary ranges are listed by year in school, with progression from $130,000 in Not in School to

Qualifications

• Experience reading, understanding, and analyzing software source code (e.g., C, C++, Python, or Verilog).
• Experience with AI/ML technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support patent-related work under attorney supervision.
• Assist with patent prosecution, client counseling, and IP transactions.
• Prepare patent applications and inquiries to patent offices as needed.
• Collaborate with inventors and foreign counsel as required.

Skills

Code reading

C/C++

Python

Verilog

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD preferred

Job description

1658

Tech Specialist

Denver, CO

*Intellectual Property/Patent

Friday, September 4, 2026

Legal

Technology Specialists in WilmerHale's intellectual property ("IP") practice are involved in a wide variety of types of work supervised by attorneys, including patent prosecution, client counseling, opinions, patent litigation and IP transactional matters. For example, Technology Specialists typically work with inventors; prepare patent applications and replies to communications from patent offices during the patent application process; conduct scientific journal and patent searching on Internet databases; prepare letters of instruction to foreign counsel for foreign counterparts to U.S. patent applications; assist lawyers in the preparation of patentability, validity, freedom to operate and infringement opinions; assist lawyers in reviewing file histories of patents and technical literature; assist with analyses of issues that arise in patent litigation; adhere to a standard of ethics; and participate in special projects and other duties assigned.

We are seeking a Technology Specialist candidate with a bachelor's degree and advanced degree (master’s required, Ph.D. preferred) in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related disciplines. Experience reading, understanding, and analyzing software source code (e.g., C, C++, Python, or Verilog) and related technical documentation is required. Experience with modern artificial intelligence/machine learning technologies (e.g., generative AI, foundation models, multimodal AI systems, transformer architectures, diffusion models) is preferred.

As part of WilmerHale's Technology Specialist Program, a Technology Specialist is expected to attend an ABA accredited law school in its evening division (day programs to be considered on a case by case basis) obtain a law degree in four years, and take and pass the USPTO patent bar examination to become registered as a patent agent. A Technology Specialist may be offered a position to participate in WilmerHale's summer associate program during the summer after his/her third year of law school. If WilmerHale extends an offer for an associate position, a Technology Specialist is then expected to take the appropriate state bar exam and become an associate at WilmerHale. Technology Specialists are eligible to participate in the firm's tuition reimbursement program for law school. Candidates should have strong academic credentials and/or prior work experience as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates do not need to have prior patent law experience and do not need to be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

The Salary Ranges for this role are:

Level Salary

Not in School $130,000

1st Year in School $150,000

2nd Year in School $160,000

3rd Year in School $170,000

4th Year in School $215,000

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.

This position is open to direct applicants only. Search Firm submissions will not be accepted.

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