23 June 2026
Patent Associate – Engineering
Compensation
$225,000 – $310,000
Key requirements
1-2 years of patent prosecution law firm experience Patent bar membership Background in physics, applied physics, engineering physics, physical chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials sciences, or related disciplines Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
TrendsThe role
Wilson Sonsini is seeking a Patent Associate with 1-2 years of experience in patent prosecution to join their IP practice. This role is for candidates with a strong technical background in engineering or related fields, and will be based in Boston, Los Angeles, or New York.
What we're looking for
1-2 years of patent prosecution law firm experience
Patent bar membership
Background in physics, applied physics, engineering physics, physical chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials sciences, or related disciplines
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Superior academic credentials
Working knowledge or practical experience in artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) and its applications· nice to have
Working knowledge or practical experience in solid state physics· nice to have
Working knowledge or practical experience in quantum computing· nice to have
Working knowledge or practical experience in nuclear physics· nice to have
Working knowledge or practical experience in semiconductors· nice to have
Working knowledge or practical experience in optics· nice to have
Advanced degrees· nice to have
Prior patent agent experience· nice to have
Benefits
Salary range of $225,000 – $310,000
Discretionary merit bonuses
Monthly wellness reimbursements
24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling
Healthcare coverage for you and your same- or opposite-sex spouse/domestic partner and children up to age 26
Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing
Paid parental leave
Parenting support concierge and telemedicine
Parents and caregivers resource group
Career coaching for working parents
In-home and center-based back-up childcare
Tutoring and college coach for older children
Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) retirement plan
Pretax commuter and parking benefits
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Voluntary long term care insurance
Voluntary critical illness, hospitalization, and accident insurance
Voluntary ID theft protection
Voluntary pet insurance
Medicare consulting
Access to discounts: gym, fitness centers, local businesses, and more
Firm-paid CLE
Firm-paid bar review fees
Firm-paid bar dues
Hiring contacts
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Patent Associate – Engineering
Wilson Sonsini · Boston / Los Angeles / New York / Palo Alto / San Diego / Washington D.C. · $225,000 – $310,000
Boston / Los Angeles / New York / Palo Alto / San Diego / Washington D.C. · $225,000 – $310,000