Our client is seeking a software-focused patent attorney to prepare and prosecute applications for clients across a range of industries. This fully remote, full-time contract opportunity combines substantial docket ownership with exposure to domestic and international patent work.
The Work
- Prepare and prosecute patent applications for client inventions in software and related technology fields, supporting patent procurement from application drafting through prosecution.
- Manage a substantial patent docket, taking ownership of deadlines and organizing work efficiently while coordinating with supervising attorneys.
- Work on domestic and international prosecution matters for clients across a variety of industries.
- Address inventions involving machine learning, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and networking, cryptography, information security, and distributed ledger technology.
- Collaborate with clients, supervisors, and other internal and external stakeholders, maintaining responsive communication and consistent service.
- Contribute relevant experience in areas such as wireless communications or robotics as those technologies arise in the practice.
What You Bring
- At least two years of patent application preparation and prosecution experience, gained in-house or as outside counsel.
- Experience specifically prosecuting software-related patent applications.
- Juris Doctor degree and registration to practice before the USPTO.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Active bar admission in the state of residence and in a state where the client maintains an office; remote candidates must reside in an eligible jurisdiction.
- California, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia are preferred.
- Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to independently manage a large docket and meet internal and external deadlines.
- Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with a strong work ethic and commitment to client responsiveness; experience with wireless communications, robotics, AI, cloud computing, cryptography, information security, or blockchain is a plus.
Why Consider It
This fully remote role offers meaningful responsibility for patent preparation, prosecution, and docket management while supporting clients’ ongoing legal needs across domestic and international matters.
The initial contract term runs through year-end, with the possibility of annual renewal for successful attorneys, and the full-time position has a 1,800-hour annual billable requirement.
Compensation & Benefits
For the Los Angeles market, the annualized salary range is $199,000–$231,000.
Eligible employees may also receive an incentive bonus and benefits including health insurance, retirement savings, paid leave, and additional insurance and wellness programs.
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.