Patent Agent / Technical Specialist

Company:  Direct Counsel
Location: Arlington
Closing Date: 23/11/2026
Salary: $110,000 - $180,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

Job Description Job Description Patent Agent / Technical Specialist

Locations: Austin, TX Charlotte, NC Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Denver, CO Fort Worth, TX Houston, TX New York, NY Orange County, CA Palo Alto, CA San Antonio, TX San Francisco, CA Tysons, VA Washington, DC
Experience: 2+ years

Direct Counsel is seeking Patent Agents and Technical Specialists with 2+ years of patent prosecution experience to join the Intellectual Property practice of a leading Am Law firm. This opportunity is ideal for technically sophisticated professionals with strong patent application preparation and prosecution skills and a background in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or physics.

Position Highlights
  • 2+ years of patent prosecution experience

  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Physics

  • Well-developed experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications

  • Patent or technical experience involving wireless telecommunications standards, signal processing, or computer networking

  • Strong technical writing and analytical skills

  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters effectively

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, patent professionals, inventors, and clients

  • Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

$110,000-$180,000 base salary, depending on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Locations

Austin, TX Charlotte, NC Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Denver, CO Fort Worth, TX Houston, TX New York, NY Orange County, CA Palo Alto, CA San Antonio, TX San Francisco, CA Tysons, VA Washington, DC

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