Contract Patent Attorney (Remote)

Patent Prosecution Attorney Opportunity at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Job Overview

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a full-time contract patent prosecution attorney for their DWTSurge program. Key requirements:

• Admitted to practice before USPTO and Washington State Bar
• Based in Seattle area (preferred)
• 2+ years patent preparation and prosecution experience
• BS degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field

Location and Work Arrangement

• Seattle-based candidates preferred for occasional in-office meetings
• Remote work possible for candidates residing in:
  AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, MT, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC
• Must be admitted to practice in state of residence

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Active bar admission in one of the listed states
• Registered to practice before USPTO
• Technical experience in:
• Cloud computing
• Cryptography
• Information security
• Robotics
• Blockchain (desirable)
• Familiarity with large organizations’ patent programs
• Strong work ethic and client responsiveness
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative ability with various stakeholders
• Independent work capability and efficient workload management

Position Details

• Managed by DWTSurge flexible attorney program
• Contract term through end of calendar year (renewable annually)
• Full-time employment with 1,800 billable hour requirement
• Potential for traditional associate track position

Salary Ranges

• Los Angeles, CA: $199,000 to $231,000
• San Francisco, CA: $213,000 to $249,000
• New York: $186,000 to $220,000
• Washington: $179,000 to $211,000
• Washington D.C.: $198,000 to $229,000

Actual pay based on education, experience, and job-related factors

Benefits Package

• Quarterly bonus potential
• Health insurance with optional HSA
• Long-term disability
• Dental and vision care
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• Vacation and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional Voluntary Benefits

• First Stop Health Telemedicine
• TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Milk Stork services

Wellness Benefits

• Peloton App
• Headspace App

Application Process

Send resume and cover letter to:
Mariah Watson, DWTSurge Recruiting Manager
Email: mariahwatson@dwt.com

Third-party submissions not accepted

About Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

• AmLaw 100 law firm with eleven nationwide offices
• Committed to client service
• Embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Four-pillar DEI framework: Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Hiring decisions based on merit, not protected characteristics
• Reasonable accommodations provided as needed
• LCA public access files available per regulations

For accommodation requests, email: HumanResources_Confidential@dwt.com