Patent Agent / Technical Specialist

Patent Agent / Technical Specialist Locations: Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Fort Worth, Houston, New York, Orange County, Palo Alto, San Antonio, San Francisco, Tysons, Washington, D.C. Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Agent or Technical Specialist with 2+ years of patent prosecution experience to join a leading national law firm and its growing Intellectual Property practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled professional with a background in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or physics to work on sophisticated patent matters for innovative clients. Position Overview The ideal candidate will have well-developed experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, along with technical expertise in wireless telecommunications standards, signal processing, or computer networking . Candidates should have a strong technical foundation and the ability to translate complex technologies into clear and effective patent applications. Responsibilities Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications. Draft high-quality patent applications, including specifications, claims, and related documents. Develop and execute patent prosecution strategies. Analyze patentability and assist with prior art and technical research. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly through written patent applications and prosecution documents. Work closely with attorneys, inventors, and clients to understand technologies and develop effective patent strategies. Assist with responding to Office Actions and other patent prosecution matters. Qualifications 2+ years of patent prosecution experience. Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics , or a closely related technical field. Well-developed skills in patent application preparation and prosecution. Technical or patent experience involving wireless telecommunications standards, signal processing, or computer networking required . Strong technical writing and analytical skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to understand and communicate complex technologies. Patent Bar registration/admission preferred for Patent Agent candidates. Compensation The anticipated starting base salary range is $110,000-$180,000 annually , with actual compensation determined based on skills, experience, and other job-related factors. Direct Counsel