Mid-level Attorney - Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Ghistaffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 240,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a mid-level attorney to join its Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group in Houston. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience in patent preparation and prosecution, along with a degree in electrical engineering or related fields. Compensation ranges from $240,000 to $365,000 annually, along with additional benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
• Strong academic achievement in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Join the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group.
• Prepare and prosecute patents in relevant technologies.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Writing skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

J.D. and active bar admission

Job description

Mid-level Attorney - Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Houston, United States | Posted on 08/23/2025

We are seeking a mid-level associate to join our Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. This position is open to any of our firm locations with a strong preference for ourAtlanta, Denver, Houston, St. Louis, Kansas City, Los Angeles, or San Francisco offices. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm, engineering, or industry experience, and superb writing and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 years of relevant experience in patent preparation and prosecution and hold a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, or physics.

Preferred experience:

•Patent prosecution in either electrical engineering or software-related technologies, including:

•machine learning/artificial intelligence/neural networks; and/or

•hardware and/or communications security (e.g., encryption/decryption).

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

Compensation: Salary will range between $240,000 - $365,000 annually, depending on experience. A discretionary bonus may also be available based on performance. 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.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 years of relevant experience in patent preparation and prosecution and hold a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, or physics.

Medical Insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, voluntary insurance including vision, 401(k) plan and paid time off.