Patent Prosecution & Litigation Associate - Electrical Engineering & Software

Job Overview: A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Patent Prosecution & Litigation Associate to join its Patent Prosecution & Litigation Practice Group within the Electrical Engineering & Software Team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team working on patent prosecution and litigation matters involving cutting-edge technologies. The position is open across multiple office locations, offering flexibility to the right candidate.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Draft and prosecute patents in the fields of electrical engineering, software, and related technologies.
• Handle patent litigation, including managing discovery, preparing motions, and supporting trial preparation.
• Work with clients to develop strategies for patent portfolio management.
• Provide legal advice on patentability, infringement, and freedom-to-operate issues.
• Collaborate with clients and team members on complex IP matters and contribute to legal strategy development.

Requirements:

• Experience in IP, with a focus on patent prosecution and litigation, in electrical engineering, software, or a related technical field.
• Design engineering experience with chip companies is a plus.
• Preference for candidates with expertise in networking, software, or wireless technologies (3G/4G/5G).
• 2-6 years of relevant legal experience for Associate candidates.
• Candidates must be admitted to the USPTO.
• Associate candidates must be licensed to practice law or have the ability to become licensed in the state of employment. Bar licensure in California is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Education:

• A degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical field is required.

Certifications:

• USPTO admission is required for all candidates.
• Associates must be licensed to practice law or demonstrate the ability to be licensed promptly.

Skills:

• Expertise in patent prosecution and litigation.
• Ability to interpret complex technical concepts in engineering and software patents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation based on location, qualifications, and experience.
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and Paid Days Off (PDO)/Vacation.
• Discretionary bonus based on performance.

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.