Patent Attorney Associate

You went to law school because someone told you a technical degree plus a JD was a golden ticket. They weren't wrong. But three years in, you're starting to wonder if this is what they meant. You're either stuck in prosecution — drafting office actions at 11pm on the same narrow patent family you inherited as a first year — or you're in litigation, buried in document review, never touching the actual technology. Most AmLaw firms make you pick a lane. Prosecution or litigation. One or the other. This isn't that. A top-tier AmLaw firm with one of the most recognized IP practices in the country is hiring a mid-level patent associate in Boston who can work across both patent prosecution and litigation. That combination is rare at this level — and it's what makes this seat different from every other patent posting you've scrolled past. The work spans: Patent prosecution across AI, software, hardware, semiconductor, and communications technologies Patent litigation including ITC proceedings, district court, and PTAB Client counseling on portfolio strategy, freedom-to-operate, and competitive intelligence Due diligence on IP-heavy M&A transactions This is a dedicated IP platform in Boston — not a satellite office where patent work gets farmed out from headquarters. The team handles matters for major technology and life sciences clients from origination through resolution. What you bring 2-5 years of patent experience (prosecution, litigation, or both) Technical degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science USPTO registration Massachusetts bar or eligibility to obtain What you get The rare chance to build expertise across both prosecution and litigation at a single firm A practice where your technical background isn't just a credential — it's what makes you valuable in the room Top market salary + bonus Apply here directly or send your resume confidentially to View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Lateral Link