Direct Counsel
Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney Japanese Language Skills + Electrical Engineering / Computer
Austin, Texas, US
Role snapshot
Direct Counsel is hiring a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney Japanese Language Skills + Electrical Engineering / Computer on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role based in Austin, Texas, US.
- Company
- Direct Counsel
- Location
- Austin, Texas, US
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Pay listed
- $235,000 - $310,000
- Posted
- Nov 2, 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
Job Description
Job Description
Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney – Japanese Language Skills + Electrical Engineering / Computer Science
Locations: Atlanta, GA | Austin, TX | Boston, MA | Chicago, IL | Dallas, TX | Houston, TX | Minneapolis, MN | New York, NY | Orange County, CA | San Diego, CA | Silicon Valley, CA | Washington, DC | Wilmington, DE
Direct Counsel is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney to join a leading Am Law 100 firm. This position provides the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies for top-tier clients while collaborating with attorneys who are leaders in intellectual property law. You’ll leverage both your technical background and Japanese language skills to serve as a trusted advisor to some of the world’s most innovative companies.
What You’ll Do:
Draft and prosecute patent applications, with a focus on electrical engineering and computer science technologies.
Collaborate with Japanese-speaking clients and colleagues, utilizing your bilingual expertise to support global IP strategies.
Provide strategic counseling and guidance to clients on complex intellectual property matters.
Conduct in-depth technical and legal analysis in a fast-paced environment.
What We’re Looking For:
Strong background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
Fluency in both English and Japanese (written and spoken).
At least 2 years of patent prosecution experience.
Active state bar membership and compliance with CLE requirements.
Registration before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Superior academic credentials and strong writing skills.
Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication and analytical skills.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary range of $235,000 – $310,000, commensurate with experience (adjusted for flex-time schedules).
Flexible hybrid work environment.
Annual technology allowance.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Family-friendly atmosphere with wellness initiatives and back-up childcare support.
If you’re passionate about technology and intellectual property law — and want to leverage your technical expertise and Japanese language skills at a top Am Law 100 firm — we’d love to hear from you.