Patent Prosecution Associate (Elec Eng./Comp. Sci) - Houston
Direct CounselHouston, Texas, United States
Posted July 23, 2025
240000 - 365000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Associate to join its Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Patent Prosecution Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience handling sophisticated patent matters across emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school
- Active admission to a state bar and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
- Undergraduate or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics
- Minimum of 3 years’ patent preparation and prosecution experience in a law firm or in-house legal team
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Voluntary benefit offerings