Seattle | Hybrid

Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $390,000+

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney to join its Seattle office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in preparing and prosecuting sophisticated patent portfolios for innovative technology companies across a broad range of industries.

Ideal Background

• 2–4 years of patent prosecution experience

• Experience preparing, filing, and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications

• Technical background in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or a related field required

• Experience advising clients on patent portfolio development, patentability analyses, and intellectual property strategy preferred

• Experience working with emerging technologies, software, electronics, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, or related technologies is a plus

• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to work directly with inventors, engineers, and in-house legal teams

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Registration to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office required

• Washington bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

Sophisticated patent prosecution practice

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and innovative clients

Significant client interaction and responsibility

Strong mentorship and professional development

Collaborative national intellectual property platform

Partnership-track opportunity

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. I'm happy to provide additional information and discuss how this role compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com