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Electrical Engineering & Computer Science - Sr. Associate Attorney

Pernini Legal
Full-time
On-site
San Francisco, California, United States
$245,000 - $390,000 USD yearly
Engineering

SR. ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - PATENT PROSECUTION

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE FOCUS

 

Preferred Locations: Washington, DC | San Francisco

Other Locations Available....listed at the bottom of this description.

 

 

Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking an experienced Sr. Associate Attorney to join their Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated attorney to work on cutting-edge technologies and high-value patent portfolios for a sophisticated client base.

 

 

Candidate Profile

  • JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
  • Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
  • 6+ years of relevant patent preparation and prosecution experience at a law firm of comparable rank.
  • Undergraduate or Advanced Degree in one of the following is required:
    • Electrical Engineering,
    • Computer Engineering,
    • Software Engineering,
    • Computer Science, or
    • Physics.
  • USPTO Admission is required.
  • Significant experience drafting, filing, and prosecuting patent applications, ideally related to graphics processing units, tensor processing units, accelerators, neural engines, robotics circuitry, and actuators.
  • Ability to quickly master and communicate complex technical subject matter.
  • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and supervising junior attorneys or patent agents.
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills are essential.
 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, file, and prosecute patent applications covering advanced electrical and software-related technologies.
  • Manage patent prosecution projects for a sophisticated, global client base.
  • Provide guidance, oversight, and mentorship to junior attorneys and patent agents.
  • Align patent strategies with client innovation and business objectives.
  • Collaborate across offices and practice groups to deliver integrated intellectual property solutions.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to clients on portfolio development and protection.
 

 

Why Join Us?

This opportunity offers the chance to be part of a premier patent practice that values collaboration, innovation, and long-term career development. You will engage with cutting-edge technologies, benefit from meaningful mentorship and leadership opportunities, and interact directly with high-profile clients. The firm’s culture combines the resources of a global platform with the supportive environment of a close-knit team, empowering attorneys to build rewarding, impactful careers in intellectual property law.

 

 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation: Includes an annual salary range of $245,000–$390,000, depending on experience and market factors, in addition to eligibility for a discretionary bonus.

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) plan; paid time off; parental leave; commuter benefits; FSA/HSA; and emergency child and elder care.

  • Additional Perks: Include a two-week-long paid associate sabbatical after five years of employment, wellness and behavioral health services; an employee assistance program; and a mindful return support program for parents returning from parental leave.
 

 

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, undergraduate transcript, graduate transcript as applicable, and a writing sample.

 

 

Additional Locations:

AZ (Phoenix)

CO (Denver)

GA (Atlanta)

MO (Kansas City, St. Louis)

TX (Houston)

WA (Seattle)

 

 

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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