Dwtsurge Patent Attorney

*** Non Recruiters Job ***   Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is searching for a full-time, fully-remote, patent prosecution patent attorney, with a background in the software arts, to work through the Firm’s alternative-track attorney and staffing program, DWTSurge. We are particularly interested in patent attorneys who have experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications either as part of an in-house team or at medium or large law firms. The selected patent agent will handle patent procurement and prosecution work for the Firm’s clients in a variety of industries both domestic and international. Candidates who are located in the Seattle, DC, New York, Los Angeles, or San Francisco areas and who can attend occasional meetings at DWT's local offices are preferred. As the role is fully remote, candidates who reside in one of the following states will also be considered: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC, or WV. Patent attorney candidates must be admitted to practice in their state of residence and a state where DWT maintains an office. The ideal candidate will have: 2+ years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, either in-house or as outside counsel, specifically in the software arts (e.g., machine learning, cloud computing/networking, cryptography, information security, or distributed ledger technology). A J.D. and a B.S. degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field. Registered to practice before the USPTO. Residency and active bar admission in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC, or WV. Residency and bar admission in CA, NY, WA, or WDC preferred. Strong time management and organizational skills, including demonstrated ability to take ownership for, and efficiently manage, a large docket including meeting internal and external deadlines by working independently and with supervisors. Strong work ethic and commitment to being responsive to client needs. Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Legal, industry, and/or academic experience in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and/or computer science, particularly with wireless communications, robotics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cryptography, information security, and/or blockchain is preferred. Familiarity with operations of large organizations with established patent programs is a plus. Please note that this position is managed by DWT’s flexible attorney and staffing program, DWTSurge, and offers a contract for a specified term that may be renewed on an annual basis for successful candidates. The initial term offered will run through the end of the calendar year and will offer full time employment with an annual 1,800 billable hour requirement. We are interested in candidates who are electing to pursue a more flexible way of practicing while also focusing on providing continuous, high-value legal services to clients. Those who excel in the role will potentially be engaged for additional terms. Compensation: The annualized salary range for this full-time contract patent agent position for the following locations is: District of Columbia - $198,000 to $229,000 Los Angeles, California - $199,000 to $231,000 San Francisco, California - $213,000 to $249,000 New York - $186,000 to $220,000 Washington - $179,000 to $211,000 Maryland - $198,000 to $229,000 Minnesota - $148,000 to $175,000 Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Employees may be eligible for an incentive bonus and health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. DWTSurge Patent Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation from work each year, and it may vary depending on the needs of the clients and the firm. Additional voluntary benefits programs include: First Stop Health Telemedicine: Speak with a licensed physician or mental health counselor 24/7, covered by the firm TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program: Receive support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing Voluntary Pet Insurance Milk Stork: Virtual lactation consulting, breast milk shipping and nutritional testing covered by the firm Wellness Benefits: Peloton App Headspace App To apply, send your resume and cover letter to DWTSurge Recruiting Manager, Mariah Watson, at mariahwatson@dwt.com. We are currently not accepting third party submissions for this opportunity. We are an AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven offices nationwide. We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. 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