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Senior Patent Counsel

Washington, DC · On-site +1

... examination experience Algorithmic, codec, and other code-based subject matter experience ... work from home when appropriate; maternity and paternity leave; financial support for bar ...

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Senior Patent Counsel

Washington, DC · Remote

... examination experience Algorithmic, codec, and other code-based subject matter experience ... work from home when appropriate; maternity and paternity leave; financial support for bar ...

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This position can be based in our Boston, New York, or Washington, DC office, or fully remote ... Conduct examiner interviews and perform freedom to operate analyses * Conduct scientific, technical ...

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Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney - Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

LeoForce

Washington, DC • On-site

$215 - $355/hr

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Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney – Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

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Location: Washington,DC, US

Date Posted: 08-10-2026

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $215,000 - $355,000 per year

Job Details

Locations: Washington, D.C. 20001 | New York, NY 10036 | Los Angeles, CA 90067

Level: Junior to Mid-Level Associate

Experience: 1–3 years of patent prosecution experience; at least 2 years of legal practice for associate candidates

The Opportunity
  • Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications involving complex mechanical, aerospace, electrical, software, and related technologies.
  • Develop prosecution strategy and counsel clients on building and maximizing the value of intellectual property portfolios.
  • Work closely with former patent examiners, engineers, patent strategists, and patent litigators.
  • Analyze inventions, prior art, office actions, and claim scope; prepare persuasive responses and amendments.
  • Communicate directly with inventors, in-house legal teams, and business stakeholders.
Candidate Profile
  • J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the applicable state bar.
  • Strong preference for registration to practice before the USPTO.
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related discipline.
  • Excellent academic credentials, legal writing, analytical ability, and attention to technical detail.
Preferred Experience
  • Prior experience as a USPTO patent examiner.
  • Relevant aerospace, engine-technology, engineering, or industry experience.
A bit about us

A prominent Am Law Global 100 firm with a national platform is expanding several sophisticated practices across its major U.S. offices. The firm combines the resources and market visibility of a large full-service platform with a reputation for collegiality, early responsibility, direct client exposure, and practical, business-oriented legal advice. Its strengths span complex litigation, regulatory work, corporate transactions, real estate, intellectual property, investigations, and government-facing matters.

Why join us
  • Compensation: $215,000–$355,000 base salary
  • Work Model - Hybrid: generally three days per week in office | Billable target: 1,850 hours
  • National platform with leading practices across litigation, intellectual property, corporate transactions, regulatory counseling, and real estate.
  • Recognized for strong associate development, substantive responsibility, partner access, and extensive professional training.
  • Hybrid structure generally requiring three days per week in the office.
  • Associate billable target: 1,850 hours annually; total annual time expectation: 2,200 hours, including approved professional development, pro bono, firm citizenship, and business development activities.
  • Competitive compensation, benefits, well-being resources, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.
  • Salary ranges below are the employer's published base-salary ranges and may vary based on class year, experience, credentials, office, and role.
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