Mechanical Patent Associate

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, a global law firm, currently has an exciting full-time employment opportunity as a Mechanical Patent Associate in our Intellectual Property Practice Group.This is a non-remote position with flexibility as to office locations including Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, Portland, San Francisco, and Washington DC.The Patent Associate will have the opportunity to work directly with clients, large and small, from a variety of industries across the country and internationally. The DWT Intellectual Property Practice Group supports a robust, high quality IP practice that offers a Patent Associate an opportunity to develop and enhance legal and business skills.

This position will support the Intellectual Property Practice Group working on the strategic development of patent portfolios, including patent procurement and prosecution, client counseling and patent portfolio management.This position will also support patent analysis and patent litigation.

Applicants should have focused experience in the following areas:

• 2-5 years of patent preparation and prosecution experience, either in-house or as outside counsel, specifically in the mechanical arts (e.g., recreational vehicles, industrial devices, medical devices, and consumer devices)
• A BS degree in mechanical engineering is preferred, although candidates with other degrees will be considered
• Additional legal, industry, and/or academic experience in mechanical engineering or related fields is desirable
• Active bar admission in California, New York, Oregon, Washington or Washington, D.C.
• Registered to practice before the USPTO
• 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
• Familiarity with operations of large organizations with established patent programs, including international organizations
• 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
• Demonstrated ability working independently

To apply, upload a cover letter addressed to Beka Anardi, Senior Recruiter, resume, law school transcript and a writing sample. We are not accepting submissions from third-party recruiters.

Why Davis Wright Tremaine?

At Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile cases and develop your expertise in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee's sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email

The annualized salary range for this position in California, New York, Washington and Washington, D.C. is $260,000 to $315,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, 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. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.