Davis Wright Tremaine LLP · 2 weeks ago
DWTSurge Patent Attorney (Remote)
United States
Contract
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$148K/yr - $249K/yr
2+ years expDavis Wright Tremaine LLP is searching for a full-time, fully-remote patent prosecution patent attorney with a background in the software arts. The role involves handling patent procurement and prosecution work for the Firm’s clients across various industries, requiring strong expertise in patent preparation and prosecution.
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Responsibilities
Handle patent procurement and prosecution work for the Firm’s clients in a variety of industries both domestic and international
Manage a large docket including meeting internal and external deadlines by working independently and with supervisors
Collaborate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
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, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC, or WV. Bar admission in a state where DWT maintains an office
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Incentive bonus
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
Employee assistance program
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
Peloton App
Headspace App
Company
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Purpose drives us. Davis Wright Tremaine was founded on three guiding principles: ability, integrity, and service.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Samantha Liu
Chief Financial Officer
Julia Bennett
Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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