🚀 Patent Prosecution Attorney

Job Description

Intellectual Property Associate Attorney – Patent Prosecution (Chemical Engineering & Materials Science)

Location(s) : Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Philadelphia; Denver; Indianapolis; Minneapolis; Wilmington

Direct Counsel is seeking an Intellectual Property Associate to join a nationally respected firm with a strong presence across major U.S. cities. This position is focused on patent prosecution and offers a hybrid work model with two to three in-office days per week. The associate can be based in any of the firm's offices in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Philadelphia, Denver, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, or Wilmington.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle patent prosecution matters in the fields of chemical engineering and materials science.
• Work on a range of technologies, including filtration systems, polymers, material science, and medical devices.
• Prepare and prosecute patent applications involving both chemical and mechanical subject matter.
• Conduct patent searches and provide analysis where applicable.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant patent prosecution experience.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science required.
• Demonstrated experience with a range of technologies including filtration, polymers, and medical devices.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Admission to a state bar required; USPTO admission is a plus.
• Strong academic credentials and a collaborative, client-focused mindset.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $175,000 – $255,000, commensurate with experience, location, and qualifications. Total compensation also includes discretionary and productivity bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package (health, life, disability insurance), and a 401(k) plan.