Patent Attorney – Electrical Engineering Associate Hybrid

I’m partnering with a top-tier law firm to identify a Patent Prosecution Associate with an Electrical Engineering background (semiconductors / chip architecture / integrated circuits). This is a Seattle-based hybrid role (two in-office days per week) with relocation assistance available.

• Prepare and prosecute U.S. and international patent applications in EE-related technologies, including semiconductor devices, chip architecture, and integrated circuits
• Conduct patentability, freedom-to-operate, and landscape analyses to support client counseling and IP strategy
• Collaborate directly with clients, inventors, and in-house teams to understand innovations and align patent strategy with business goals
• Draft and respond to Office Actions
  , manage prosecution matters, and maintain a disciplined docket
• Partner with attorneys, agents, and support staff to ensure high-quality work product and efficient workflow
• Contribute to long-term portfolio development and protection through practical, business-minded recommendations

• 3–5 years of patent prosecution experience (law firm and/or in-house)
• Active bar membership (good standing) in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• USPTO registration required

$200,000–$240,000 (commensurate with experience)