Associate / Attorney - Patent Prosecution
$140k - $260kWatts & Associates Recruitment
Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a national full service firm with a recognized intellectual property practice seeking a mid level Patent Prosecution Associate to join its Washington DC office on a hybrid basis.
This role offers direct access to sophisticated patent portfolios for technology focused clients, with meaningful ownership of drafting and prosecution strategy. You will work closely with partners on high value matters while benefiting from structured training, national platform collaboration, and a clear long term advancement path.
Company Highlights
- Join a well established national full service platform recognized in leading legal directories for multiple practice areas
- Work on sophisticated patent matters for technology driven clients in cutting edge industries
- Access over 1,000 attorneys across more than 20 offices providing a broad national IP platform
- Benefit from direct partner access, hands on mentorship and collaborative cross office teams
- Leverage structured training, leadership development, diversity initiatives and flexible working arrangements for long term growth
The Role
- Draft and prosecute US and international patent applications across complex electrical and computer related technologies
- Conduct prior art searches, patentability analyses and freedom to operate assessments for sophisticated corporate clients
- Respond to office actions and develop prosecution strategies with minimal supervision
- Collaborate with partners and in house counsel to align IP strategy with business objectives
- Support portfolio management, occasional opinion work and contribute to practice and client development
Ideal Candidate Profile
The firm is seeking a mid level Patent Prosecution Associate with:
- At least 3 years of focused patent prosecution experience in a law firm setting
- Substantial patent drafting and prosecution experience in electrical engineering, computer science or related technologies
- USPTO registration and an active bar admission in the District of Columbia or ability to obtain
- A JD and strong academic credentials, ideally from a law school ranked up to approximately T50
- A degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, software engineering, physics or mathematics
Compensation & Benefits
- $140,000 to $260,000 base salary, depending on experience
- Performance based bonus opportunity aligned with firm and individual results
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
- Paid time off and firm recognized holidays
- Reasonable 1,900 hour billable expectation with robust training and development support
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