[Remote] DWTSurge Patent Attorney (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Davis 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. 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 Skills • 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 • 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 Overview • Purpose drives us. Davis Wright Tremaine was founded on three guiding principles: ability, integrity, and service. It was founded in 1944, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Davis Wright Tremaine LLP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 3 in 2022, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job