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Research Specialist

Dallas, TX · On-site

$86K - $108K/yr

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the ... Assess new legal research, business intelligence, data analytics, and generative AI tools, and ...

A global and top 50 Am Law firm seeks an IP associate to join their DC office. The ideal candidate must have 2-6 years of experience with a patent litigation background. The ideal applicant will have ...

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the ... Assess new legal research, business intelligence, data analytics, and generative AI tools, and ...

Research Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$86K - $108K/yr

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the ... Assess new legal research, business intelligence, data analytics, and generative AI tools, and ...

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Intellectual Property Associate-Elec/Comp Eng. (2-4 Years) - Palo Alto

Direct Counsel

Palo Alto, CA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

Intellectual Property Associate (2–4 Years) – Multiple Offices

Direct Counsel is representing a leading AmLaw firm seeking an Intellectual Property Associate to join its IP practice in Boston, Denver, New York, San Francisco, Palo Alto, or Washington, DC. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated patent prosecution and intellectual property litigation matters involving cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Draft and prosecute patent applications before the USPTO

  • Assist clients with IP portfolio strategy and development

  • Conduct pre-litigation diligence and legal research for IP disputes

  • Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation-related filings

  • Support expert witness preparation and discovery efforts

  • Participate in post-grant proceedings, including inter partes reviews and post-grant reviews (preferred)

Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials

  • 2–4 years of experience in patent prosecution and IP litigation

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering (advanced degree or industry experience preferred)

  • Admission to practice before the USPTO

  • Licensed and in good standing in the state where the position is based

  • Strong analytical, research, writing, and communication skills

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Compensation & Benefits

The firm offers highly competitive compensation, including base salary and performance bonuses, consistent with top AmLaw firms.

Employees receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, retirement plans including 401(k), paid time off, and additional professional development and wellness benefits. Hybrid work schedule. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized intellectual property practice advising innovative clients across technology sectors while gaining experience in both patent prosecution and complex IP disputes.

 
 
 
Employment Type: FULL_TIME