Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney (3-5 years): Firmwide

Holland & Hart LLP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 230,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Sabbatical program

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Holland & Hart LLP’s Intellectual Property group seeks an Associate patent prosecution attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join the firm in any office. The role focuses on wireless communications, electronics, AI and software, and includes standards-essential patents and post-grant work.

Applicants should have a strong technical degree and a proven track record in patent preparation and prosecution, with a growth mindset and team orientation in a collaborative, cutting-edge environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of patent preparation/prosecution experience.
• Experience with wireless telecommunications systems and standards-related technologies.
• Strong academic record in a technical field such as EE, CS, CE, physics or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and prosecute patent applications across multiple technologies.
• Collaborate with partners and clients on complex IP matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to patent strategy, office actions, and post-grant proceedings.

Skills

Patent prosecution

Team oriented

Growth mindset

Education

Technical degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Holland & Hart's Intellectual Property group is seeking an Associate patent prosecution attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join the firm in any of Holland & Hart’s offices. The application window is anticipated to close on or after November 30, 2026. Holland & Hart reserves the right to close the position prior to or after this date.

Join a firm where we leverage the latest technologies and bring unmatched expertise in the areas of wireless communications, electronics, AI, and software, along with client counseling, standards-essential patents, and post-grant patent work. Come discover why we were named the Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year (West) by Managing IP (2023 and 2025), U.S. Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year (2023) at The Global IP Awards presented by IAM and WTR, and national recognition for Prosecution in IAM Patent 1000 2026.

Position Requirements

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in patent preparation/prosecution work. Patent preparation experience in wireless telecommunications systems, standards-related technologies, communication networks, electrical hardware and software, computer networks, semiconductors, storage devices, circuits, memory, cloud computing, data security, mechanical inventions, medical device or digital health preferred. We are seeking candidates who possess a growth mindset, are team oriented and enjoy working in an innovative culture on cutting-edge technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic record with a technical degree in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, or equivalent fields.

Compensation And Expectations

Holland & Hart’s compensation is merit-based—you’ll be evaluated on your individual performance, achievements and your contributions to the team’s efforts. In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, the anticipated salary range for this role is $230,000 - $265,000 for applicants based in Colorado or Washington, D.C., and $217,500 - $250,000 for applicants based in Nevada.

Our generous bonus program rewards financial contributions and hard work and associates are also eligible for fee splits.

Holland & Hart expects associates to invest 1800 hours on billable matters, 75 hours of pro bono/public service work (or 50 hours of pro bono legal work), in addition to at least 25 hours dedicated to Community-building, Diversity & Inclusion Investment. Contributions to the life of the firm are vital to the collective success of the firm, and we encourage our lawyers to engage in ways each person finds meaningful through various committees and firm activities.

Benefits Summary

Holland & Hart promotes work/life balance with a robust wellness program, unlimited PTO, a reduced time program, and a sabbatical program for eligible employees and partners. Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the date of hire, with a benefits offering that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&DD, EAP, STD, and LTD. Additionally the firm provides enhanced parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers as well as an automatic Off Ramp/On Ramp program before and after parental leave. The firm offers inclusive fertility and family-forming benefits. Also available are voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. In addition, the firm has programs that may provide for educational assistance, a subscription service for continuing legal education programs, free or discounted legal services, and opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating volunteer opportunities for lawyers, staff, families, and friends of Holland & Hart LLP. Part-time employees may have access to some of these benefits, which may be on a pro-rated basis.

About Holland & Hart

Holland & Hart is known for fostering an intentional culture that prioritizes integrity and a passion for ongoing learning and collaboration. We offer sophisticated, challenging projects and diverse, innovating clients.

Holland & Hart is ranked as one of Vault’s “Best Law Firms in the Mountain States.”

Our core values—integrity, excellence, innovation, teamwork, our commitment to one another, our diverse workforce, our communities, and living full lives—influence all aspects of Holland & Hart’s culture. Holland & Hart attracts those who love what they do at work as much as they love what they do on the weekend. We intentionally create opportunities for attorneys to seek balance in work and in life through longstanding programs including sabbaticals, service opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation, team retreats, and flexible-hour and hybrid work arrangements so they can be in the moment at their job, with their families, or when pursuing personal interests.

Holland & Hart is a full-service law firm with more than 500 lawyers in 14 offices. Throughout the Mountain West, from coast to coast and beyond, Holland & Hart provides clients with astute legal counsel from a vista like no other. For more information, visit hollandhart.com.

Holland & Hart is an equal opportunity employer.