Patent Prosecution Attorney - Electrical Engineering Computer Science

Pay: $160000.00 - $230000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build your patent prosecution career with a sophisticated intellectual property practice serving innovative companies and emerging technologies
• Work directly with experienced patent practitioners and gain meaningful responsibility on complex patent matters
• Draft and prosecute patents involving electrical engineering computer science software and related technologies
• Develop deeper experience in patent strategy portfolio management client counseling and international IP matters
• Join a collaborative environment where strong technical knowledge and high-quality legal work are valued
• Excellent opportunity for an early-career patent attorney looking to grow within a dedicated IP practice

Location

Irvine California. This is a full-time on-site opportunity offering close collaboration with attorneys and clients. This position is not hybrid or remote.

Note:

Candidates must be active California attorneys with 1 year of patent prosecution experience and an Electrical Engineering or Computer Science background or degree. Prior experience with a BigLaw firm or established IP boutique is required.

About Us

We are an established intellectual property law practice focused on helping innovative businesses protect and strengthen valuable patent portfolios in the United States and internationally. Our team combines strong technical knowledge with practical legal guidance and works closely with clients across sophisticated technology matters. We offer an environment where attorneys can take ownership of meaningful work while continuing to develop their patent prosecution expertise. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Draft prepare and prosecute U.S. patent applications involving sophisticated technologies
• Analyze invention disclosures and translate complex technical concepts into strong patent applications
• Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions and advance applications through prosecution
• Work with inventors engineers executives and clients to understand technologies and develop effective patent strategies
• Conduct patentability analysis and support intellectual property portfolio development
• Participate in examiner interviews and other USPTO prosecution matters
• Coordinate with colleagues and foreign counsel on domestic and international patent matters
• Manage deadlines case priorities and multiple patent prosecution matters with a high level of accuracy
• Take increasing ownership of client communication and patent strategy as your experience grows

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license
• 1 year of patent prosecution experience
• Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree or substantive technical background
• Patent prosecution experience from a BigLaw firm or established IP boutique
• Strong patent drafting technical writing analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work full time on-site in Irvine
• USPTO registration strongly preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Work on sophisticated technology and intellectual property matters
• Develop directly alongside experienced patent practitioners
• Gain meaningful responsibility instead of being limited to narrow assignments
• Build valuable drafting prosecution client counseling and portfolio-management skills
• Join a professional team-oriented practice that values both technical depth and legal quality
• Establish a long-term career path within a highly specialized area of intellectual property law

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements : Must-have: CA bar license. 1 yr of patent prosecution exp. Must have electrical engineering or computer science background/degree

• Required Years as Associate: 1
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 1 to 2 years $160000 to $175000;
• 3 to 4 years $175000 to $200000;
• 5 years $200000 to $230000

Submission Email: Peter Cho -

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Irvine IP law firm seeking an on-site Patent Prosecution Attorney with 1 year of patent prosecution experience. Must have active CA Bar EE or CS background and BigLaw or IP boutique experience. Focus is drafting and prosecuting sophisticated technology patents.

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