Direct Counsel
Patent Agent / Technical Specialist
Mc Lean, District of Columbia, US
Role snapshot
Direct Counsel is hiring a Patent Agent / Technical Specialist on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Mc Lean, District of Columbia, US.
- Company
- Direct Counsel
- Location
- Mc Lean, District of Columbia, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Posted
- Nov 7, 2026
Who this role suits
People with roughly one to three years of experience who can own small pieces of work with light guidance and want to widen their scope.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare two or three stories about work you owned end to end, including one thing that went wrong and what you changed.
- Read what Direct Counsel publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
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Experience: 2+ years
Direct Counsel is seeking Patent Agents and Technical Specialists with 2+ years of patent prosecution experience to join the Intellectual Property practice of a leading Am Law firm. This opportunity is ideal for technically sophisticated professionals with strong patent application preparation and prosecution skills and a background in electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, or physics.
Position Highlights2+ years of patent prosecution experience
Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Physics
Well-developed experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications
Patent or technical experience involving wireless telecommunications standards, signal processing, or computer networking
Strong technical writing and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters effectively
Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, patent professionals, inventors, and clients
Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
$110,000-$180,000 base salary, depending on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits.
LocationsAustin, TX Charlotte, NC Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Denver, CO Fort Worth, TX Houston, TX New York, NY Orange County, CA Palo Alto, CA San Antonio, TX San Francisco, CA Tysons, VA Washington, DC