Our client is seeking a patent attorney with software-arts experience to prepare and prosecute applications for clients across a range of industries. This full-time, fully remote contract role offers meaningful docket ownership, exposure to domestic and international work, and the opportunity to deliver continuous, high-value patent services.
The Work
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications for client technologies in software arts, handling both domestic and international patent procurement matters.
- Manage a substantial docket, take ownership of filing and prosecution deadlines, and organize work efficiently across concurrent matters.
- Work independently while coordinating with supervisors and communicating responsively with clients and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Address inventions involving areas such as machine learning, cloud computing and networking, cryptography, information security, and distributed ledger technology.
- Support clients across a variety of industries, with potential exposure to organizations operating established patent programs.
What You Bring
- At least two years of patent application preparation and prosecution experience, as in-house counsel or outside counsel at a law firm.
- Experience prosecuting patent matters in software arts; relevant technologies may include machine learning, cloud computing, networking, cryptography, information security, or distributed ledger technology.
- J.D. and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
- Active bar admission in the state of residence and in a state where the employer maintains an office; candidates must reside and be admitted in an eligible jurisdiction.
- Strong writing, communication, organizational, and time-management skills, including the ability to manage deadlines independently and work effectively with clients and colleagues.
- Additional legal, industry, or academic experience in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science is preferred, particularly in wireless communications, robotics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cryptography, information security, or blockchain.
- Familiarity with the operations of large organizations with established patent programs is a plus.
Why Consider It
This fully remote position combines hands-on responsibility for a substantial patent prosecution docket with exposure to domestic and international client matters across varied software technologies.
The role is designed for lawyers seeking a flexible way to practice while providing ongoing, high-value client service.
The initial full-time contract runs through the end of the calendar year and may be renewed annually for successful candidates; it carries a 1,800 billable-hour requirement.
Eligible employees may also qualify for an incentive bonus and health, retirement, paid-time-off, and other benefits.
Compensation & Benefits
For Washington-based candidates, the annualized salary range is $179,000–$211,000, subject to job-related factors.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.