Intellectual Property Associate-Elec/Comp Eng. (24 Years) -San Francisco

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a highly motivated Intellectual Property Associate to join its nationally recognized IP practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge patent prosecution and IP litigation matters alongside experienced attorneys.

Locations: Boston, Denver, New York, San Francisco, Palo Alto, or Washington, DC

Patent Prosecution:

• Draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO

• Develop and manage strategic IP portfolios

• Mentor and support junior associates

IP Litigation & Disputes:

• Conduct pre-litigation diligence

• Draft pleadings and perform legal research

• Prepare expert witnesses

• Experience with inter partes reviews (IPR) and post-grant proceedings preferred

• Deposition experience is a plus

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering (advanced degree or industry experience preferred)

• 2–4 years of experience in both patent prosecution and IP litigation

• Admission before the USPTO

• Licensed and in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction (MA, NY, CA, or DC)

• Strong written, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Highly competitive base salary and discretionary bonus, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package available, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and additional wellness and professional development benefits.

This is an exceptional opportunity to build a sophisticated IP practice within a collaborative and nationally respected law firm platform.