Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney

Dallas, Texas Hybrid

$225,000 - $390,000+

Aligned Talent Acquisition is recruiting for an experienced Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney opportunity with a leading Am Law 100 firm in Dallas.

This is an excellent opportunity for an intellectual property attorney interested in sophisticated patent prosecution, patent portfolio development, IP counseling, and technology-related matters for innovative companies, emerging businesses, and established industry leaders.

• 2-6 years of patent prosecution or related intellectual property experience

• Experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications

• Experience developing and managing sophisticated patent portfolios

• Experience responding to USPTO office actions and communicating with patent examiners

• Experience advising clients regarding patentability, patent strategy, freedom-to-operate, and intellectual property portfolio development

• Technical background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, physics, or another relevant technical discipline is highly desirable

• Experience working with technologies involving software, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, electronics, semiconductors, medical technology, or other emerging technologies is a plus

• USPTO registration strongly preferred

• Ability to understand complex technologies and translate technical concepts into sophisticated legal strategies

• Strong patent drafting, legal writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent client service and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple patent matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Sophisticated patent prosecution and portfolio development work

Exposure to innovative technologies and cutting-edge industries

Opportunity to advise startups, emerging companies, and established businesses on strategic IP matters

Significant responsibility for patent drafting, prosecution, and client counseling

Direct interaction with inventors, technical teams, and business leaders

Collaboration with complementary IP litigation, technology transactions, corporate, and emerging companies practices

Excellent platform for building a highly marketable patent practice

If you're a Dallas patent prosecution associate with a strong technical background and interested in exploring a new opportunity, I'd love to have a confidential conversation.

Even if you're not actively looking, it never hurts to know what's out there. I'm happy to discuss compensation, partnership track, billable expectations, firm culture, hybrid flexibility, and whether this opportunity could make sense for your career.

All inquiries are confidential.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition