Description:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP currently has an exciting full-time employment opportunity as a software Patent Associate/Patent Agent in our Intellectual Property Practice Group. This is a non-remote position with flexibility as to office locations including Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, Portland, San Francisco, Anchorage and Washington DC. The Patent Associate will have the opportunity to work directly with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country and internationally. The DWT Intellectual Property Practice Group supports a robust, high quality IP practice that offers a Patent Associate/Patent Agent an opportunity to develop and enhance legal and business skills.

This position will support the Intellectual Property Practice Group working on the strategic development of patent portfolios, including patent procurement and prosecution, client counseling, and patent portfolio management. This position will also support patent analysis and patent litigation. Applicants should have focused experience in the following areas:
Legal skills:

1-4 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, either in-house or as outside counsel, specifically in the software arts (e.g., machine learning, cloud computing/networking, cryptography, information security, or distributed ledger technology)
A BS degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering, or a BA degree in computer science is preferred, although candidates with other degrees will be considered
Legal, industry, and/or academic experience in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and/or computer science, particularly with wireless communications, robotics, artificial intelligence
Active bar admission in Alaska, California, New York, Oregon, Washington, or Washington, D.C. for Patent Attorneys.
Registered to practice before the USPTO

People Skills

Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and staff by understanding their work styles and preferences, and collaborating effectively
Respond to colleagues and clients promptly, meeting deadlines and communicating proactively about timelines
Seek mentorship and feedback from senior attorneys and actively participate in training opportunities to grow your skills

Firm Citizenship

Strong work ethic and commitment to being responsive to client needs
Be physically present in the office 3 days per week to maximize opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and learning

Business Skills

Strong time management and organizational skills, including demonstrated ability to take ownership for, and efficiently manage, a large docket including meeting internal and external deadlines
Familiarity with operations of large organizations with established patent programs, including international organizations

Join Us!
If you're ready to take your career to the next level, work on some of the most exciting issues in media and entertainment and be part of a firm where your contributions are recognized and valued, please submit your cover letter addressed to Beka Anardi, Senior Recruiter; resume; copy of law school and undergrad transcripts; and a brief writing sample. Let's shape the future of media, entertainment and technology law together.

We are not accepting third party submissions at this time.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee's sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanresources@dwt.com.

The annualized salary range for this position is $142,000 - $290,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate's education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus and health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program. For full-time employees, the initial sick leave benefit is 80 hours of sick leave per year. Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation from work each year, and it may vary depending on the needs of the clients and the firm. Additional voluntary benefits programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.