Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Talent Acquisition is seeking an experienced Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney for a leading AmLaw 100 firm in Dallas. This role focuses on patent prosecution, portfolio development, IP counseling, and technology-focused matters for innovative clients.

Candidates should have 2–6 years in patent prosecution, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school, and Texas bar eligibility. Strong drafting and communication skills are essential, with USPTO registration preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of patent prosecution or related IP experience
• Experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications
• Experience developing and managing sophisticated patent portfolios
• Experience responding to USPTO office actions and communicating with patent examiners
• Experience advising clients regarding patentability, patent strategy, freedom-to-operate, and IP portfolio development
• Technical background in engineering or related field is highly desirable
• Experience with software, AI, telecommunications, electronics, semiconductors, medical tech or other emerging tech a plus
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required
• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Responsibilities

• Patent prosecution and portfolio development work for diverse clients
• Drafting patent applications and specifying strategy
• Counseling clients on IP matters and freedom-to-operate analyses
• Managing multiple patent matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Patent drafting

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Texas bar admission or eligibility

Tools

USPTO registration

Job description

Dallas, Texas | Hybrid

Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$225,000 – $390,000+

Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for an experienced Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney opportunity with a leading Am Law 100 firm in Dallas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an intellectual property attorney interested in sophisticated patent prosecution, patent portfolio development, IP counseling, and technology-related matters for innovative companies, emerging businesses, and established industry leaders.

Ideal Background

• 2–6 years of patent prosecution or related intellectual property experience
• Experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications
• Experience developing and managing sophisticated patent portfolios
• Experience responding to USPTO office actions and communicating with patent examiners
• Experience advising clients regarding patentability, patent strategy, freedom-to-operate, and intellectual property portfolio development
• Technical background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics, or another relevant technical discipline is highly desirable
• Experience working with technologies involving software, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, electronics, semiconductors, medical technology, or other emerging technologies is a plus
• USPTO registration strongly preferred
• Ability to understand complex technologies and translate technical concepts into sophisticated legal strategies
• Strong patent drafting, legal writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple patent matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

• Sophisticated patent prosecution and portfolio development work
• patent drafting, prosecution, and client counseling
• IP litigation, technology transactions, corporate, and emerging companies practices

If you're a Dallas patent prosecution associate with a strong technical background and interested in exploring a new opportunity, I'd love to have a confidential conversation.

Even if you're not actively looking, it never hurts to know what's out there. I'm happy to discuss compensation, partnership track, billable expectations, firm culture, hybrid flexibility, and whether this opportunity could make sense for your career.

All inquiries are confidential.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

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